Loyola Maryland Tops Bucknell in Close Contest
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Reitz Arena
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 67, Bucknell Bison 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Bucknell Bison vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds?
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds beat Bucknell Bison 67-62 at Reitz Arena on January 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Bucknell Bison vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds?
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds defeated the Bucknell Bison 67-62 at Reitz Arena. This victory not only marked a crucial win for the Greyhounds but also ended their four-game losing streak against the Bison, who had previously bested them in all four recent encounters. The teams had met earlier in the season on January 10, 2026, where Bucknell emerged victorious with a score of 70-67.
Loyola Maryland entered the game with a home record of 7-14 and a recent form of 2-8 in their last ten games, having averaged 74.1 points scored while allowing 79.3 points per game. Their last match prior to facing Bucknell was a loss to the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 81-88, on January 20, 2026. The Greyhounds had shown some resilience, however, winning against Boston University Terriers 74-57 on January 17, 2026, before falling to Colgate Raiders 80-86 on January 15, 2026.
On the other hand, Bucknell came into the game with a 6-15 overall record and a recent form of 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 64.7 points scored and allowing 72.9 points per game. The Bison's most recent outing resulted in a narrow loss to the Army Black Knights, 84-87, on January 22, 2026. Their last win came against the Lafayette Leopards, where they won 76-69 on January 15, 2026.
In terms of home and away performance, Loyola Maryland had a home record of 1-3 in their last four games at Reitz Arena, while Bucknell struggled with a 1-4 record in their last five away games. This matchup was significant not only for the standings but also for the psychological edge it could provide, especially given the history between the two teams.
Injuries did not play a notable role in this matchup according to the provided facts, allowing both teams to field their regular lineups. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Loyola Maryland favored by 2.5 points with a total set at 147.5. The home moneyline was -135.0, while Bucknell's was at +114.0, indicating a slight favoritism towards the Greyhounds.
The game conditions were not specified, but the atmosphere at Reitz Arena typically provides a solid home-court advantage for the Greyhounds. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that highlighted the competitive nature of the contest. Key moments included free throws by both teams and a crucial three-point jumper by Quin Berger, assisted by Jayden Williams, that kept the game within reach for Bucknell late in the second half.
Ultimately, Loyola Maryland's ability to convert free throws in the closing moments helped them secure the win, with Braeden Speed making two critical free throws that extended their lead to 67-62. The Greyhounds' final win probability was recorded at 1.0, reflecting their strong position as the game concluded.
This matchup serves as a reminder of the competitive spirit in college basketball, particularly within the NCAAB league, where teams vie for supremacy and every game can shift the dynamics of the standings.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | L-MD -2.5 | 147.5 o -112 / u -108 | Bucknell Bison +114 · Loyola Maryland Greyhounds -135 |
Leaders
- PointsBraeden Speed24Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
- AssistsCarter Berg-McLean3Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
- ReboundsJonas Sirtautas6Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
- PointsAmon Dörries26Bucknell Bison
- AssistsJayden Williams8Bucknell Bison
- ReboundsAmon Dörries7Bucknell Bison
Recent form
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
Last 10: 2-8Streak L174.1 scored · 79.3 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L81-88at Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 20
- W74-57vs Boston University TerriersJan 17
- L80-86vs Colgate RaidersJan 15
- L67-70at Bucknell BisonJan 10
- W84-76at Army Black KnightsJan 7
- L64-79vs Lafayette LeopardsJan 3
- L69-84at American University EaglesDec 31
- L79-86at George Mason PatriotsDec 21
- L73-81vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersDec 13
- L70-86at VMI KeydetsDec 9
Bucknell Bison
Last 10: 4-6Streak L264.7 scored · 72.9 allowed per game1-4 away
- L84-87vs Army Black KnightsJan 22
- L76-95at Colgate RaidersJan 17
- W76-69vs Lafayette LeopardsJan 15
- W70-67vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsJan 10
- L55-76at Navy MidshipmenJan 8
- W72-65vs Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 3
- L58-65at Holy Cross CrusadersDec 31
- L39-94at Iowa HawkeyesDec 20
- W51-38at Rider BroncsDec 10
- L66-73vs UMBC RetrieversDec 6
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 | Bucknell Bison | Loyola Maryland Greyhounds |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-59 | 20-48 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 6-27 | 7-25 |
| Three-point % | 22 | 28 |
| Free throws | 8-11 | 20-22 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 91 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 27 |
| Assists | 15 | 9 |
| Steals | 6 | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 16 |
| Fouls | 17 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 22 | 62 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half31-34Emmett Adair makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half33-34Amon Dörries makes layup (Achile Spadone assists)
- 2nd Half35-34Achile Spadone makes driving layup
- 2nd Half35-37Tyson Commander makes 28-foot three point jumper (Emmett Adair assists)
- 2nd Half37-37Amon Dörries makes layup (Jacob Meachem assists)
- 2nd Half39-37Amon Dörries makes layup (Jayden Williams assists)
- 2nd Half39-39Emmett Adair makes 12-foot hook shot (Carter Berg-McLean assists)
- 2nd Half39-40Emmett Adair makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-41Emmett Adair makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-41Achile Spadone makes driving layup
- 2nd Half41-43Braeden Speed makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half41-44Troy Cicero Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-45Troy Cicero Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-48Braeden Speed makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half43-48Aleksander Pachucki makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half43-49Jordan Stiemke makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-50Jordan Stiemke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-50Amon Dörries makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-50Amon Dörries makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-50Amon Dörries makes layup
- 2nd Half47-51Emmett Adair makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-52Emmett Adair makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-54Braeden Speed makes layup
- 2nd Half50-54Amon Dörries makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jayden Williams assists)
- 2nd Half50-55Braeden Speed makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-56Braeden Speed makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-56Achile Spadone makes layup (Jayden Williams assists)
- 2nd Half55-56Quin Berger makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jayden Williams assists)
- 2nd Half55-58Braeden Speed makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half55-60Carter Berg-McLean makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-60Amon Dörries makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half57-62Braeden Speed makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half58-62Jayden Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-62Jayden Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-63Braeden Speed makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-64Braeden Speed makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-64Quin Berger makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jayden Williams assists)
- 2nd Half62-65Jordan Stiemke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-66Braeden Speed makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-67Braeden Speed makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, below favours Bucknell Bison.
Venue
- Reitz ArenaBaltimore, MD
- Attendance1167
- OfficialsKendell Ridley, Dan Powers, Moe Najmyar
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