Loyola hasn't had much luck against Springfield recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Loyola Crusaders will square off against the Springfield Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Loyola comes in on four and Springfield on 12.
Last Tuesday, Loyola earned a 74-64 victory over Cleveland. The contest marked the Crusaders' most dominant win of the season.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Springfield against Wabasso on Tuesday as the team secured a 92-60 victory. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 21 points or more this season.
Loyola better keep an eye on Brayden Sturm. He was instrumental in Springfield's win, dropping a double-double on 28 points and 13 boards. The matchup was Sturm's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Bryan Buerkle was another key player, going 5 for 11 en route to 15 points and six rebounds.
Springfield smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Springfield pushed their record up to 15-1 with the win, which was their ninth straight on the road. As for Loyola, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-9.
Loyola came up short against Springfield when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 74-66. Can Loyola avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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