Who’s Playing
Northern Iowa @ Loyola Chicago
Current Records: Northern Iowa 14-9; Loyola Chicago 18-5
What to Know
The Loyola Chicago Ramblers will be returning home after a two-game road trip. Loyola Chicago and the Northern Iowa Panthers will face off in a Missouri Valley battle at 4 p.m. ET Sunday at Joseph J. Gentile Center. Bragging rights belong to the Ramblers for now since they’re up 11-2 across their past 13 matchups.
Loyola Chicago came up short against the Bradley Braves this past Wednesday, falling 68-61. Guard Braden Norris (14 points), guard Lucas Williamson (13 points), and forward Chris Knight (12 points) were the top scorers for Loyola Chicago.
Meanwhile, Northern Iowa netted a 53-44 victory over the Southern Illinois Salukis this past Wednesday. The top scorer for Northern Iowa was guard AJ Green (24 points).
The Ramblers are the favorite in this one, with an expected 6-point margin of victory. Their home court has been no bettor’s paradise, though, as they’ve failed to beat the spread in eight of their 11 home games.
Northern Iowa’s win lifted them to 14-9 while Loyola Chicago’s loss dropped them down to 18-5. We’ll see if the Panthers can repeat their recent success or if Loyola Chicago bounces back and reverse their fortune.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 4 p.m. ET
- Where: Joseph J. Gentile Center — Chicago, Illinois
- TV: ESPN2
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Ramblers are a solid 6-point favorite against the Panthers, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Bettors have moved against the Ramblers slightly, as the game opened with the Ramblers as an 8.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
Loyola Chicago have won 11 out of their last 13 games against Northern Iowa.
- Jan 17, 2021 – Loyola Chicago 88 vs. Northern Iowa 46
- Jan 16, 2021 – Loyola Chicago 72 vs. Northern Iowa 57
- Feb 15, 2020 – Loyola Chicago 82 vs. Northern Iowa 73
- Jan 26, 2020 – Northern Iowa 67 vs. Loyola Chicago 62
- Feb 27, 2019 – Loyola Chicago 56 vs. Northern Iowa 55
- Jan 30, 2019 – Loyola Chicago 61 vs. Northern Iowa 60
- Mar 02, 2018 – Loyola Chicago 54 vs. Northern Iowa 50
- Jan 28, 2018 – Loyola Chicago 70 vs. Northern Iowa 47
- Jan 07, 2018 – Loyola Chicago 56 vs. Northern Iowa 50
- Jan 18, 2017 – Northern Iowa 72 vs. Loyola Chicago 69
- Jan 04, 2017 – Loyola Chicago 77 vs. Northern Iowa 66
- Feb 17, 2016 – Loyola Chicago 59 vs. Northern Iowa 56
- Jan 16, 2016 – Loyola Chicago 51 vs. Northern Iowa 41
Injury Report for Loyola Chicago
- Marquise Kennedy: Out (Knee)
Injury Report for Northern Iowa
No Injury Information
