Army Black Knights Defeat Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 87-77
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Reitz Arena
Army Black Knights 87, Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 77, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Army Black Knights vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds?
Army Black Knights beat Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 87-77 at Reitz Arena on February 18, 2026.
Who was favored in Army Black Knights vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds?
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Army Black Knights emerged victorious against the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds with a final score of 87-77 at Reitz Arena. Both teams entered the game with identical records of 11-17, making this fixture particularly intriguing as they battled for momentum in the latter part of the season.
The Greyhounds had shown some recent promise, boasting a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak prior to this matchup. They averaged 75.9 points scored while allowing 73.7 points during this stretch. Their home performance was solid, with a record of 5-1 in their last six games at Reitz Arena, indicating a strong advantage when playing in front of their home crowd.
In contrast, the Black Knights struggled in their recent outings, entering the game on a four-game losing streak and holding a 3-7 record over their last ten games. They averaged 66.7 points scored and allowed 75.2 points during this period, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. Their away record was particularly concerning, with only one win in their last five games away from home.
Historically, the matchup between these two teams has been competitive, with the Greyhounds holding a 1-2 record against the Black Knights in their last three meetings. The most recent game prior to this one was a victory for Army on January 7, 2026, where they won 84-76. In their previous encounter during the 2025 season, the Greyhounds lost at home, 60-64, which added to the stakes of this game.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams indicated that they were fielding their regular lineups. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Greyhounds favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 149.5 for the game. The moneyline odds were listed at -218 for Loyola Maryland and +180 for Army, reflecting the expectation of a competitive game.
The conditions at Reitz Arena were conducive to a high-scoring affair, as both teams had shown the ability to put up points, particularly the Greyhounds in their recent home games. Viewers were treated to a dynamic display of basketball, with several key moments throughout the game. In the second half, as Army pulled away, Braeden Speed and Joshua Eli made crucial free throws that extended their lead, while Tyson Commander and Troy Cicero Jr. contributed with significant layups for Loyola Maryland.
Ultimately, the Army Black Knights capitalized on their opportunities and managed to secure the win, leaving the Greyhounds to reflect on their performance as they continue to seek improvement in the closing weeks of the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | L-MD -4.5 | 149.5 o -112 / u -108 | Army Black Knights +180 · Loyola Maryland Greyhounds -218 |
Leaders
- PointsJacob Theodosiou15Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
- AssistsBraeden Speed3Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
- ReboundsSebastien Emenalo8Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
- PointsJacen Holloway17Army Black Knights
- AssistsJaxson Bell3Army Black Knights
- ReboundsJoshua Eli11Army Black Knights
Recent form
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
Last 10: 6-4Streak W275.9 scored · 73.7 allowed per game5-1 at home
- W83-73vs Holy Cross CrusadersFeb 15
- W68-54at Lafayette LeopardsFeb 12
- L69-78at Boston University TerriersFeb 7
- W89-84vs Lehigh Mountain HawksFeb 5
- L71-87at Navy MidshipmenJan 31
- W77-68vs American University EaglesJan 29
- W67-62vs Bucknell BisonJan 24
- L81-88at Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 20
- W74-57vs Boston University TerriersJan 17
- L80-86vs Colgate RaidersJan 15
Army Black Knights
Last 10: 3-7Streak L466.7 scored · 75.2 allowed per game1-4 away
- L63-75at American University EaglesFeb 14
- L68-85vs Boston University TerriersFeb 11
- L60-63vs Lafayette LeopardsFeb 7
- L55-69at Colgate RaidersFeb 5
- W69-68vs Holy Cross CrusadersJan 31
- W67-64vs Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 28
- L56-84at Navy MidshipmenJan 24
- W87-84at Bucknell BisonJan 22
- L67-78vs American University EaglesJan 18
- L75-82at Holy Cross CrusadersJan 14
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 26-8 | - | 17-1 |
| Colgate | 18-15 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Lehigh | 18-17 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Boston University | 17-17 | 7 | 10-8 |
| American University | 16-16 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Loyola Maryland | 12-20 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Lafayette | 11-21 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Bucknell | 10-23 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Army | 11-21 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Holy Cross | 11-22 | 12 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | Army Black Knights | Loyola Maryland Greyhounds |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-64 | 26-57 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 9-28 | 7-25 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 28 |
| Free throws | 16-19 | 18-23 |
| Free throw % | 84 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 23 |
| Assists | 15 | 11 |
| Steals | 6 | 4 |
| Blocks | 0 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 36 |
| Fouls | 16 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 93 | 2 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half58-44Ryan Curry makes 29-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half58-45Jacob Theodosiou makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-46Jacob Theodosiou makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-48Braeden Speed makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-49Braeden Speed makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-49Jaxson Bell makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Tate Laczkowski assists)
- 2nd Half60-50Braeden Speed makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-52Jordan Stiemke makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-52Tate Laczkowski makes layup (Ryan Curry assists)
- 2nd Half62-55Troy Cicero Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyson Commander assists)
- 2nd Half64-55Jacen Holloway makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-55Joshua Eli makes layup (Jackson Furman assists)
- 2nd Half66-56Jordan Stiemke makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half66-57Jordan Stiemke makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half69-57Jackson Furman makes 26-foot three point jumper (Joshua Eli assists)
- 2nd Half69-60Jordan Stiemke makes 25-foot three point jumper (Emmett Adair assists)
- 2nd Half72-60Jaxson Bell makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jacen Holloway assists)
- 2nd Half72-62Jacob Theodosiou makes driving layup
- 2nd Half74-62Ryan Curry makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half74-65Emmett Adair makes 25-foot three point jumper (Braeden Speed assists)
- 2nd Half75-65Jacen Holloway makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-65Jacen Holloway makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-66Jacob Theodosiou makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-67Jacob Theodosiou makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-69Jordan Stiemke makes driving layup
- 2nd Half78-69Joshua Eli makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half79-69Jackson Furman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-69Jackson Furman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-71Jacob Theodosiou makes driving layup
- 2nd Half81-71Jacen Holloway makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-71Jacen Holloway makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-72Braeden Speed makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-73Braeden Speed makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half83-73Joshua Eli makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-73Joshua Eli makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-75Tyson Commander makes layup
- 2nd Half85-75Joshua Eli makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-75Joshua Eli makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half86-77Troy Cicero Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half87-77Jacen Holloway makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, below favours Army Black Knights.
Venue
- Reitz ArenaBaltimore, MD
- Attendance679
- OfficialsGreg Moyer, Joe Switzer, Jack Loughran
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