Loyola Chicago Edges Cleveland State in Thrilling Finish
Monday, November 3, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Gentile Arena
Loyola Chicago Ramblers 91, Cleveland State Vikings 88, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Cleveland State Vikings vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers?
Loyola Chicago Ramblers beat Cleveland State Vikings 91-88 at Gentile Arena on November 3, 2025.
In a closely contested matchup, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers secured a narrow victory over the Cleveland State Vikings with a final score of 91-88. This game, held at Gentile Arena, showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, particularly in the second half, where the lead changed multiple times and the scoring intensified.
Loyola Chicago entered the game with a home record of 1-0 and a recent form of 8-2 over their last ten games, although they were on a one-game losing streak after a defeat to VCU Rams. They averaged 74.5 points scored and allowed 69.4 points during this stretch, highlighting their offensive capabilities. The Ramblers had a perfect home record of 5-0 in their last five home games, indicating their strength at Gentile Arena.
On the other hand, Cleveland State came into the game with an away record of 0-1 and a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten games, also on a one-game losing streak following a close loss to the Youngstown State Penguins. The Vikings averaged 69.6 points scored and 69.5 points allowed, showing a balanced yet slightly less potent offense compared to their opponents. Their away record stood at 1-3, which suggested challenges in securing wins on the road.
The game was marked by several key scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. In the second half, Miles Rubin made a free throw to bring the score to 81-84, followed by Tre Beard hitting a three-point jumper to tie the game at 84. Beard then added two more free throws, pushing Cleveland State ahead 86-84. However, Loyola Chicago responded with a three-point jumper from Deywilk Tavarez, assisted by Kymany Houinsou, which put the Ramblers back in the lead at 87-86. Tavarez later added another free throw, extending the lead to 88-86.
In a dramatic sequence, Dayan Nessah made a layup to tie the game at 88, but Tavarez's subsequent three-pointer, assisted by Justin Moore, sealed the victory for Loyola Chicago at 91-88. The final moments of the game were a testament to the intensity and skill displayed by both teams.
In terms of injury concerns, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams' recent performances indicated they were fielding their best available players. The market had priced Loyola Chicago as the favorite, reflecting their strong home record and overall better recent form. The odds attributed to the market provider were not specified in the block, but given the context, it is likely that they favored the Ramblers.
The conditions for the game were not detailed in the block, but typically, home games at Gentile Arena provide an advantage due to familiar surroundings and fan support. Viewers were treated to a high-stakes game that highlighted the competitive nature of college basketball, with Loyola Chicago emerging victorious in a thrilling finish.
Leaders
- PointsMiles Rubin16Loyola Chicago Ramblers
- AssistsJustin Moore6Loyola Chicago Ramblers
- ReboundsMiles Rubin6Loyola Chicago Ramblers
- PointsDayan Nessah25Cleveland State Vikings
- AssistsTre Beard5Cleveland State Vikings
- ReboundsDayan Nessah11Cleveland State Vikings
Recent form
Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Last 10: 8-2Streak L174.5 scored · 69.4 allowed per game5-0 at home
- L55-62at VCU RamsMar 15
- W72-64vs Saint Louis BillikensMar 14
- W74-51at Massachusetts MinutemenMar 8
- W82-72vs Davidson WildcatsMar 6
- L67-98at Saint Louis BillikensMar 1
- W77-57vs George Washington RevolutionariesFeb 27
- W76-72vs Dayton FlyersFeb 22
- W77-69at Davidson WildcatsFeb 19
- W78-69vs Saint Louis BillikensFeb 15
- W87-80at Richmond SpidersFeb 12
Cleveland State Vikings
Last 10: 4-6Streak L169.6 scored · 69.5 allowed per game1-3 away
- L54-56vs Youngstown State PenguinsMar 11
- W68-63vs Northern Kentucky NorseMar 7
- W68-57vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsMar 1
- L76-82at Wright State RaidersFeb 28
- L86-91at Oakland Golden GrizzliesFeb 23
- W73-65at Detroit Mercy TitansFeb 22
- L60-68vs Youngstown State PenguinsFeb 16
- L59-68vs Robert Morris ColonialsFeb 13
- W77-60vs Milwaukee PanthersFeb 8
- L75-85at Northern Kentucky NorseFeb 6
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Robert Morris | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Green Bay | 18-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Detroit Mercy | 17-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Oakland | 16-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 17-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Northern Kentucky | 20-14 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Youngstown State | 15-17 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Milwaukee | 12-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Cleveland State | 11-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| IU Indianapolis | 7-25 | 12 | 3-17 |
| Saint Louis | 29-6 | - | 15-3 |
| VCU | 28-8 | - | 15-3 |
| Saint Joseph's | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Dayton | 25-12 | 3 | 12-6 |
| George Mason | 23-10 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Davidson | 20-14 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Duquesne | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| George Washington | 19-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Fordham | 17-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rhode Island | 16-16 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Richmond | 15-17 | 10 | 5-13 |
| La Salle | 9-23 | 10 | 5-13 |
| St. Bonaventure | 17-17 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Loyola Chicago | 9-24 | 11 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Cleveland State Vikings | Loyola Chicago Ramblers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-64 | 29-66 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 11-30 | 14-37 |
| Three-point % | 37 | 38 |
| Free throws | 21-23 | 19-25 |
| Free throw % | 91 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 47 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 18 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 18 |
| Assists | 18 | 21 |
| Steals | 2 | 6 |
| Blocks | 4 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 24 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 30 |
| Fouls | 19 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 11 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half53-53Justin Moore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-54Justin Moore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-57Kymany Houinsou made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Miles Rubin.
- 2nd Half54-57Dayan Nessah made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-57Dayan Nessah made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-60Chuck Love made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kayde Dotson.
- 2nd Half56-60Dayan Nessah made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-60Dayan Nessah made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-63Chuck Love made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kayde Dotson.
- 2nd Half59-63Josiah Harris made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-66Chuck Love made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Justin Moore.
- 2nd Half61-66Ice Emery made Layup. Assisted by Dayan Nessah.
- 2nd Half61-68Kayde Dotson made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-69Kayde Dotson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-69Josiah Harris made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-71Justin Moore made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-73Kymany Houinsou made Dunk.
- 2nd Half65-73Foster Wonders made Layup. Assisted by Kamari Jones.
- 2nd Half65-75Alexander Richardson made Layup. Assisted by Kymany Houinsou.
- 2nd Half67-75Tre Beard made Jumper.
- 2nd Half67-78Deywilk Tavarez made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Justin Moore.
- 2nd Half70-78Foster Wonders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josiah Harris.
- 2nd Half70-80Justin Moore made Jumper.
- 2nd Half71-80Tre Beard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-80Tre Beard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-80Josiah Harris made Jumper. Assisted by Tre Beard.
- 2nd Half75-80Preist Ryan made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-80Preist Ryan made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-80Tre Beard made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half81-80Dayan Nessah made Layup.
- 2nd Half81-82Miles Rubin made Dunk. Assisted by Kayde Dotson.
- 2nd Half81-83Miles Rubin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-84Miles Rubin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half84-84Tre Beard made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half85-84Tre Beard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half86-84Tre Beard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half86-87Deywilk Tavarez made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kymany Houinsou.
- 2nd Half86-88Deywilk Tavarez made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half88-88Dayan Nessah made Layup. Assisted by Jaidon Lipscomb.
- 2nd Half88-91Deywilk Tavarez made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Justin Moore.
Win probability
Above the line favours Loyola Chicago Ramblers, below favours Cleveland State Vikings.
Venue
- Gentile ArenaChicago, IL
- Attendance2581
- OfficialsErnest Hamilton III, Julian Scott, Justin McKie
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