Saint Louis Billikens Defeat Loyola Chicago Ramblers 79-65
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Chaifetz Arena
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Who won Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Saint Louis Billikens?
Saint Louis Billikens beat Loyola Chicago Ramblers 79-65 at Chaifetz Arena on March 4, 2026.
Who was favored in Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Saint Louis Billikens?
Saint Louis Billikens were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -6500 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at Chaifetz Arena, the Saint Louis Billikens secured a 79-65 victory over the Loyola Chicago Ramblers. This game was notable not only for the win but also for the stark contrast in the teams' overall records, with Saint Louis boasting a home record of 27-3 compared to Loyola's away record of 7-23.
Saint Louis entered the game with a strong recent form, recording an 8-2 record in their last ten games, and they were on a one-game winning streak following their victory against the Duquesne Dukes on March 1, where they won 91-76. In those ten games, they averaged 85.4 points scored while allowing 71.7 points, showcasing their offensive strength. The Billikens had a home record of 5-0 in their last five games, with an average of 80.6 points scored and 73.6 points allowed.
On the other hand, the Ramblers struggled throughout the season, holding a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, with their most recent win coming against the Richmond Spiders on February 28, where they won 69-66. Loyola averaged 65.1 points scored and allowed 76.3 points during this stretch. Their away record was particularly concerning, standing at 0-5 in their last five games, with an average of 62.4 points scored and 74.6 points allowed.
The two teams had met previously in this season, with Saint Louis defeating Loyola Chicago 86-59 on February 14. Historically, the matchup has been competitive, with the all-time record between the two teams standing at 2-2 over the last two seasons. In their most recent encounters, Saint Louis has shown dominance, winning both games in the 2026 season.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that the Billikens were able to field a stronger lineup, contributing to their success in this fixture.
The betting market reflected the expected outcome, with DraftKings setting the spread at -21.5 in favor of Saint Louis, indicating a strong belief in their ability to cover a significant margin. The total for the game was set at 155.5, with odds of -105.0 for the over and -115.0 for the under, suggesting a competitive scoring environment was anticipated.
Conditions during the game were favorable for basketball, with no adverse weather or external factors reported that could have impacted performance.
As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a solid performance from the Billikens, highlighted by key scoring plays in the second half. Kayde Dotson contributed with free throws, and Ishan Sharma made a notable 25-foot three-point jumper, which helped solidify Saint Louis's lead. The final score of 79-65 underscored the Billikens' dominance throughout the game, particularly in their offensive execution.
Overall, this fixture showcased the strength of the Saint Louis Billikens as they continue to assert their position in the league, while the Loyola Chicago Ramblers will need to regroup and address their challenges moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SLU -21.5 | 155.5 o -105 / u -115 | Loyola Chicago Ramblers +2000 · Saint Louis Billikens -6500 |
Leaders
- PointsAmari McCottry18Saint Louis Billikens
- AssistsPaul Otieno5Saint Louis Billikens
- ReboundsRobbie Avila6Saint Louis Billikens
- PointsXavier Amos25Loyola Chicago Ramblers
- AssistsMiles Rubin3Loyola Chicago Ramblers
- ReboundsDeywilk Tavarez5Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Recent form
Saint Louis Billikens
Last 10: 8-2Streak W185.4 scored · 71.7 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W91-76vs Duquesne DukesMar 1
- L62-77at Dayton FlyersFeb 25
- W88-75vs VCU RamsFeb 21
- L76-81at Rhode Island RamsFeb 18
- W86-59at Loyola Chicago RamblersFeb 14
- W82-58vs La Salle ExplorersFeb 7
- W91-82at Davidson WildcatsFeb 4
- W102-71vs Dayton FlyersJan 31
- W79-76vs George Washington RevolutionariesJan 28
- W97-62at St. Bonaventure BonniesJan 23
Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Last 10: 2-8Streak W165.1 scored · 76.3 allowed per game0-5 away
- 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
- L70-84at St. Bonaventure BonniesJan 21
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 | Loyola Chicago Ramblers | Saint Louis Billikens |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-51 | 29-48 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 60 |
| Three-pointers | 12-25 | 9-17 |
| Three-point % | 48 | 53 |
| Free throws | 5-7 | 12-18 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 23 | 26 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 5 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 21 |
| Assists | 11 | 16 |
| Steals | 4 | 3 |
| Blocks | 5 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 40 |
| Fouls | 16 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 17 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 4 | 85 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half30-38Amari McCottry makes driving layup
- 1st Half30-40Quentin Jones makes layup
- 1st Half32-40Xavier Amos makes driving layup
- 2nd Half32-42Robbie Avila makes 3-foot hook shot (Quentin Jones assists)
- 2nd Half32-43Trey Green makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half32-44Robbie Avila makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half32-45Robbie Avila makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-45Deywilk Tavarez makes layup
- 2nd Half34-48Trey Green makes 23-foot three point jumper (Quentin Jones assists)
- 2nd Half34-51Dion Brown makes 23-foot three point jumper (Robbie Avila assists)
- 2nd Half37-51Kayde Dotson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Alexander Richardson assists)
- 2nd Half37-53Amari McCottry makes layup
- 2nd Half40-53Xavier Amos makes 26-foot three point jumper (Caleb Reese assists)
- 2nd Half40-55Dion Brown makes layup (Amari McCottry assists)
- 2nd Half43-55Daniil Glazkov makes 25-foot three point jumper (Xavier Amos assists)
- 2nd Half46-55Kayde Dotson makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half46-56Kellen Thames makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-58Brady Dunlap makes driving layup
- 2nd Half46-60Kellen Thames makes layup
- 2nd Half49-60Xavier Amos makes 25-foot three point jumper (Deywilk Tavarez assists)
- 2nd Half51-60Kayde Dotson makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-62Kellen Thames makes layup
- 2nd Half54-62Kayde Dotson makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half54-64Amari McCottry makes layup
- 2nd Half54-65Dion Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-66Dion Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-68Dion Brown makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half54-70Paul Otieno makes layup (Robbie Avila assists)
- 2nd Half55-70Xavier Amos makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-72Robbie Avila makes layup
- 2nd Half58-72Kayde Dotson makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half58-74Amari McCottry makes layup (Robbie Avila assists)
- 2nd Half59-74Kayde Dotson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-74Kayde Dotson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-75Amari McCottry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-76Amari McCottry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-76Alexander Richardson makes layup
- 2nd Half62-79Ishan Sharma makes 25-foot three point jumper (Paul Otieno assists)
- 2nd Half64-79Daniil Glazkov makes layup
- 2nd Half65-79Daniil Glazkov makes free throw 1 of 1
Win probability
Above the line favours Saint Louis Billikens, below favours Loyola Chicago Ramblers.
Venue
- Chaifetz ArenaSt. Louis, MO
- OfficialsJeff Clark, Mark Schnur, Isaac Barnett
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