NCAAB · Final

Loyola Chicago Tops George Washington in Close Game

Saturday, March 7, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Gentile Arena

Loyola Chicago Ramblers 68, George Washington Revolutionaries 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won George Washington Revolutionaries vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers?

Loyola Chicago Ramblers beat George Washington Revolutionaries 68-62 at Gentile Arena on March 7, 2026.

Who was favored in George Washington Revolutionaries vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers?

George Washington Revolutionaries were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -485 (about 83% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers secured a victory over the George Washington Revolutionaries with a final score of 68-62. This game, held at Gentile Arena, showcased the Ramblers' resilience as they managed to overcome a challenging season with an impressive performance against their opponents.

Loyola Chicago entered the game with a record of 8-23, having struggled throughout the season, particularly in their recent outings. Over their last ten games, they posted a record of 2-8, with their most recent result being a loss to the Saint Louis Billikens (65-79) on March 5. The Ramblers averaged 64.6 points scored while allowing 75.8 points during this stretch. Their home record stood at 2-3 in the last five games, with an overall scoring average of 62.6 points and an average of 73.6 points allowed.

In contrast, the George Washington Revolutionaries came into the game with a record of 17-14, showing a more favorable form with a recent record of 4-6 over their last ten games. They had won their previous match against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (91-82) on March 5. The Revolutionaries averaged 78.3 points scored while allowing 76.1 points during this period. Their away record was less impressive, at 1-4 in their last five games, with an average of 81.6 points scored and 73.8 points allowed.

The matchup was notable not just for the teams' records but also for their previous meetings. In the 2026 season, Loyola Chicago had previously lost to George Washington (66-101) on January 10, but they had also secured a win against them in the 2025 season (77-57). This game marked a significant turnaround for the Ramblers, who had struggled against the Revolutionaries in earlier encounters.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details about player availability, but the performance of each team’s key players was crucial in determining the outcome of the game. The market had placed George Washington as the favorite with a spread of 9.5 points, according to DraftKings, indicating expectations of a more dominant performance from the Revolutionaries. The total points line was set at 148.5, reflecting anticipated scoring from both teams.

Conditions during the game were typical for a college basketball matchup, with both teams battling for control of the court. The Ramblers took advantage of their home court, where they had previously shown some resilience despite their overall struggles this season. The atmosphere in Gentile Arena likely played a role in energizing the home team.

As the game progressed, key moments included a series of free throws by Kayde Dotson, which helped to extend Loyola Chicago's lead in the second half. Dotson's contributions were pivotal, as he made several crucial free throws down the stretch, bringing the score from 58-62 to 68-62. The Ramblers' defense also stepped up, limiting George Washington’s scoring opportunities and ultimately securing the win.

This victory not only provided a much-needed boost for Loyola Chicago but also highlighted their potential to compete even amidst a challenging season. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how this performance influences the team's trajectory moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	GW -9.5	148.5 o -110 / u -110	George Washington Revolutionaries -485 · Loyola Chicago Ramblers +370

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Leaders

PointsKayde Dotson17Loyola Chicago Ramblers
AssistsMiles Rubin6Loyola Chicago Ramblers
ReboundsAlexander Richardson9Loyola Chicago Ramblers
PointsGarrett Johnson17George Washington Revolutionaries
AssistsJean Aranguren5George Washington Revolutionaries
ReboundsRafael Castro8George Washington Revolutionaries

Recent form

Loyola Chicago Ramblers

Last 10: 2-8Streak L164.6 scored · 75.8 allowed per game2-3 at home

L65-79at Saint Louis BillikensMar 5
W69-66vs Richmond SpidersFeb 28
L61-75at Saint Joseph's HawksFeb 21
L59-62at Fordham RamsFeb 19
L59-86vs Saint Louis BillikensFeb 14
L64-84at Davidson WildcatsFeb 6
W71-61vs La Salle ExplorersFeb 4
L75-89at VCU RamsJan 31
L64-85vs Saint Joseph's HawksJan 28
L59-71vs Duquesne DukesJan 24

George Washington Revolutionaries

Last 10: 4-6Streak W178.3 scored · 76.1 allowed per game1-4 away

W91-82vs St. Bonaventure BonniesMar 5
L66-68vs Dayton FlyersFeb 28
W104-77at La Salle ExplorersFeb 24
L75-89at VCU RamsFeb 18
W72-53vs George Mason PatriotsFeb 14
W75-70vs Rhode Island RamsFeb 11
L86-88at Duquesne DukesFeb 7
L73-76at Saint Joseph's HawksFeb 5
L65-79vs Fordham RamsJan 31
L76-79at Saint Louis BillikensJan 28

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	George Washington Revolutionaries	Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Field goals	23-69	22-50
Field goal %	33	44
Three-pointers	9-33	10-27
Three-point %	27	37
Free throws	7-10	14-16
Free throw %	70	88
Rebounds	40	35
Offensive rebounds	19	8
Defensive rebounds	21	27
Assists	18	16
Steals	10	7
Blocks	4	6
Turnovers	11	12
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	14
Fast-break points	0	10
Points in the paint	26	24
Fouls	13	10
Largest lead	9	11
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	31	62

How the scoring went

1st Half25-28Xavier Amos makes layup (Miles Rubin assists)
1st Half25-31Kayde Dotson makes 28-foot three point jumper (Miles Rubin assists)
1st Half27-31Rafael Castro makes 5-foot alley oop dunk (Luke Hunger assists)
2nd Half30-31Christian Jones makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jean Aranguren assists)
2nd Half30-34Xavier Amos makes 22-foot three point jumper (Miles Rubin assists)
2nd Half31-34Rafael Castro makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half32-34Rafael Castro makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half32-36Miles Rubin makes 11-foot hook shot
2nd Half34-36Rafael Castro makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Luke Hunger assists)
2nd Half34-38Miles Rubin makes 8-foot hook shot
2nd Half36-38Rafael Castro makes 2-foot dunk (Christian Jones assists)
2nd Half36-40Alexander Richardson makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Deywilk Tavarez assists)
2nd Half36-41Alexander Richardson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-44Kayde Dotson makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half39-44Christian Jones makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Tyrone Marshall Jr. assists)
2nd Half39-47Deywilk Tavarez makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kayde Dotson assists)
2nd Half39-50Xavier Amos makes 23-foot three point jumper (Deywilk Tavarez assists)
2nd Half41-50Christian Jones makes 21-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half41-52Nic Anderson makes layup (Miles Rubin assists)
2nd Half44-52Garrett Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tre Dinkins assists)
2nd Half44-55Deywilk Tavarez makes 27-foot three point jumper (Miles Rubin assists)
2nd Half47-55Christian Jones makes 24-foot three point jumper (Garrett Johnson assists)
2nd Half47-58Kayde Dotson makes 24-foot three pointer
2nd Half48-58Garrett Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-58Garrett Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-58Garrett Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jean Aranguren assists)
2nd Half52-60Alexander Richardson makes 8-foot hook shot (Kayde Dotson assists)
2nd Half54-60Tyrone Marshall Jr. makes layup (Jean Aranguren assists)
2nd Half56-60Rafael Castro makes 4-foot floating jump shot (Jean Aranguren assists)
2nd Half58-60Rafael Castro makes 4-foot hook shot (Garrett Johnson assists)
2nd Half58-61Miles Rubin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-62Miles Rubin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-63Kayde Dotson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-64Kayde Dotson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-65Kayde Dotson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-66Kayde Dotson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-66Garrett Johnson makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half62-66Tyrone Marshall Jr. makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half62-67Kayde Dotson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-68Kayde Dotson makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Loyola Chicago Ramblers, below favours George Washington Revolutionaries.