Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Santa Clara Broncos
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Loyola Chicago defeats Santa Clara 80-78
Dotson shot 7 of 17 from the field, including 5 for 12 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the line for the Ramblers (4-9). Justin Moore shot 6 of 9 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 15 points. Deywilk Tavarez had 13 points and shot 3 for 5 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line.
The Broncos (9-4) were led in scoring by Christian Hammond, who finished with 25 points. Elijah Mahi added 21 points for Santa Clara. Thierry Darlan also had nine points.
Dotson scored 11 points in the first half for Loyola Chicago, who went into the break tied 40-40 with Santa Clara. Dotson scored 15 points down the stretch in the second half to help lead Loyola Chicago to a two-point victory. The Ramblers led 78-73 with 2 1/2 minutes to go, then got two free throws from Tavarez for an 80-76 lead with 10 seconds remaining.
The Broncos split the two games they hosted in Santa Cruz this week.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 80 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 80 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Christian Hammond makes driving layup | 80 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Chuck Love subbing in for Loyola Chicago | 80 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Deywilk Tavarez subbing out for Loyola Chicago | 80 - 76 |
Statistics
 LUC |
 SCU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 26-53 | FG | 27-68 |
| 49 | Field Goal % | 40 |
| 10-27 | 3PT | 10-31 |
| 37 | Three Point % | 32 |
| 18-23 | FT | 14-18 |
| 78 | Free Throw % | 78 |
| 30 | Rebounds | 33 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 14 |
| 22 | Defensive Rebounds | 19 |
| 11 | Assists | 19 |
| 2 | Steals | 5 |
| 4 | Blocks | 2 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 9 | Total Turnovers | 8 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 16 | Points Off Turnovers | 10 |
| 7 | Fast Break Points | 16 |
| 28 | Points in Paint | 28 |
| 16 | Fouls | 21 |
| 10 | Largest Lead | 6 |
| 21 | Lead Changes | 21 |
| 61 | Percent Led | 30 |
Game Information
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Attendance: 350 | Capacity:
2025-26 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 11-0 | - | 23-1 |
| George Mason | 9-2 | 2 | 21-3 |
| VCU | 9-2 | 2 | 18-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 7-4 | 4 | 15-9 |
| Dayton | 6-5 | 5 | 15-9 |
| Davidson | 6-5 | 5 | 14-9 |
| Duquesne | 6-5 | 5 | 14-10 |
| Rhode Island | 5-5 | 5.5 | 14-9 |
| George Washington | 4-7 | 7 | 13-11 |
| St. Bonaventure | 3-8 | 8 | 14-10 |
| Richmond | 3-8 | 8 | 13-11 |
| Fordham | 3-8 | 8 | 12-12 |
| La Salle | 3-8 | 8 | 7-17 |
| Loyola Chicago | 2-10 | 9.5 | 6-19 |
2025-26 West Coast Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | 12-1 | - | 21-5 |
| Gonzaga | 11-1 | 0.5 | 23-2 |
| Saint Mary's | 10-2 | 1.5 | 21-4 |
| Pacific | 7-6 | 5 | 16-10 |
| San Francisco | 6-7 | 6 | 14-12 |
| Oregon State | 6-7 | 6 | 13-13 |
| Washington State | 6-7 | 6 | 11-15 |
| Portland | 5-8 | 7 | 12-14 |
| Seattle U | 4-8 | 7.5 | 15-10 |
| Loyola Marymount | 4-9 | 8 | 13-13 |
| San Diego | 4-9 | 8 | 10-16 |
| Pepperdine | 1-11 | 10.5 | 6-19 |