The Loyola Cubs will take on the Bishop Amat Lancers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Loyola hasn't scored more than 13 points for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Loyola was handed a 25-point loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Serra 13-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cubs have posted since November 15, 2024.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Bishop Amat, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 36-29 victory over Notre Dame (SO) on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Lancers needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Loyola better keep an eye on Ryan Salcedo. He was instrumental in Bishop Amat's win, rushing for 351 yards and five TDs while picking up 10.0 yards per carry. Those 351 rushing yards gave Salcedo a new career-high.
Bishop Amat was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 371 rushing yards. They are a perfect 4-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Bishop Amat now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Loyola, they now also have a winning record of 4-3.
Loyola beat Bishop Amat 24-17 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Do the Cubs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lancers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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