Lafayette Leopards Defeat Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 79-64
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Reitz Arena
Lafayette Leopards 79, Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Lafayette Leopards vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds?
Lafayette Leopards beat Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 79-64 at Reitz Arena on January 3, 2026.
Who was favored in Lafayette Leopards vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds?
Lafayette Leopards were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -120 (about 55% implied). The favorite won.
The Lafayette Leopards secured a decisive 79-64 victory over the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds in an NCAAB matchup at Reitz Arena. Both teams entered the game with identical records of 4-11, making this contest particularly significant as they sought to gain momentum in their respective seasons.
In recent form, both teams have struggled, with Loyola Maryland's last ten games resulting in a record of 2-8, including a five-game losing streak. The Greyhounds have averaged 76.4 points scored but have allowed 83.0 points per game during this stretch. Their home record stands at 2-1, while they have yet to win in seven away games. Conversely, Lafayette has also recorded a 2-8 record in their last ten outings, with a four-game losing streak. The Leopards have averaged 69.7 points scored and 76.2 points allowed. They have a home record of 2-3 and are 0-5 when playing away.
In terms of previous meetings, the teams have faced each other twice this season, splitting the results. In their earlier encounter on January 23, 2025, Loyola Maryland lost 59-80 at home. However, Lafayette had previously lost to Loyola Maryland in a game on February 6, 2025, with a score of 71-58.
The odds heading into this game, provided by DraftKings, favored Lafayette with a spread of 1.5 points and a moneyline of -120, while Loyola Maryland was set at +100. The total for the game was set at 152.5, with the over at -112 and the under at -108.
The game conditions featured a competitive atmosphere as both teams aimed to break their losing streaks. As the game progressed, Lafayette's Caleb Williams made a significant impact, including a 23-foot three-point jumper that contributed to the Leopards' lead. The Leopards maintained control throughout the second half, with key plays from players like Emmett Adair and Jacob Theodosiou, who also made notable scoring contributions.
Ultimately, Lafayette's ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities while limiting Loyola Maryland's offensive production proved decisive. The Greyhounds struggled to keep pace, and despite a spirited effort, they could not overcome the Leopards' advantage. This result leaves Loyola Maryland with a home win probability of just 0.001, highlighting the challenges they face moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LAF -1.5 | 152.5 o -112 / u -108 | Lafayette Leopards -120 · Loyola Maryland Greyhounds +100 |
Leaders
- PointsBraeden Speed18Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
- AssistsBraeden Speed4Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
- ReboundsEmmett Adair6Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
- PointsShareef Jackson20Lafayette Leopards
- AssistsMark Butler7Lafayette Leopards
- ReboundsChristian Humphrey-Rembert8Lafayette Leopards
Recent form
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
Last 10: 2-8Streak L576.4 scored · 83 allowed per game2-1 at home
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Lafayette Leopards
Last 10: 2-8Streak L469.7 scored · 76.2 allowed per game0-5 away
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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 | Lafayette Leopards | Loyola Maryland Greyhounds |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-58 | 24-61 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 9-22 | 8-28 |
| Three-point % | 41 | 29 |
| Free throws | 8-15 | 8-11 |
| Free throw % | 53 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 23 |
| Assists | 20 | 11 |
| Steals | 5 | 3 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 30 |
| Fouls | 12 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 23 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 99 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half45-25Shareef Jackson makes layup (Ryan Pettit assists)
- 2nd Half47-25Christian Humphrey-Rembert makes layup (Caleb Williams assists)
- 2nd Half47-27Braeden Speed makes 3-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half49-27Caleb Williams makes driving layup (Shareef Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half49-28Braeden Speed makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-28Shareef Jackson makes layup (Mark Butler assists)
- 2nd Half51-31Sam Springer makes 23-foot three point jumper (Emmett Adair assists)
- 2nd Half51-33Jonas Sirtautas makes 13-foot jumper (Braeden Speed assists)
- 2nd Half51-36Sam Springer makes 29-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half54-36Andrew Phillips makes 28-foot three point jumper (Ryan Pettit assists)
- 2nd Half54-39Sam Springer makes 26-foot three point jumper (Braeden Speed assists)
- 2nd Half57-39Caleb Williams makes 26-foot three point jumper (Mark Butler assists)
- 2nd Half57-41Troy Cicero Jr. makes driving layup (Sam Springer assists)
- 2nd Half59-41Mark Butler makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half59-43Sam Springer makes 8-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half59-44Braeden Speed makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-45Braeden Speed makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-45Ryan Pettit makes layup
- 2nd Half61-48Jacob Theodosiou makes 26-foot three point jumper (Troy Cicero Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half63-48Shareef Jackson makes driving layup (Andrew Phillips assists)
- 2nd Half64-48Shareef Jackson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half64-50Carter Berg-McLean makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-50Mark Butler makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-52Emmett Adair makes layup (Braeden Speed assists)
- 2nd Half66-54Braeden Speed makes layup
- 2nd Half67-54Mark Butler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-54Mark Butler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-54Caleb Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-54Caleb Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-54Ryan Pettit makes layup
- 2nd Half72-55Sebastien Emenalo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-56Braeden Speed makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-57Braeden Speed makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-57Caleb Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mark Butler assists)
- 2nd Half75-59Emmett Adair makes layup
- 2nd Half76-59Andrew Phillips makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-59Andrew Phillips makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-61Emmett Adair makes 2-foot jumper (Carter Berg-McLean assists)
- 2nd Half79-61Caleb Williams makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half79-64Jacob Theodosiou makes 30-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, below favours Lafayette Leopards.
Venue
- Reitz ArenaBaltimore, MD
- Attendance524
- OfficialsSean Campbell, Scott Bennett, Tyler Jones
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