San Francisco Dons Defeat Loyola Chicago Ramblers 85-71
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Chase Center
San Francisco Dons 85, Loyola Chicago Ramblers 71, 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 Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs San Francisco Dons?
San Francisco Dons beat Loyola Chicago Ramblers 85-71 at Chase Center on December 17, 2025.
Who was favored in Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs San Francisco Dons?
San Francisco Dons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -750 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the San Francisco Dons triumphed over the Loyola Chicago Ramblers with a final score of 85-71. This game showcased the Dons' ability to capitalize on their home advantage at the Chase Center, where they held a record of 7-5 this season. The Dons have shown a mixed form recently, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, but they managed to secure a win after a recent loss to the Saint Louis Billikens on December 14, 2025. Their average points scored in those last ten games was 72.3, while they allowed an average of 71.1 points per game. In contrast, the Ramblers struggled significantly this season, with an away record of 3-9 and only two wins in their last ten games, culminating in a record of 2-8. Their average points scored during that stretch was 66.0, and they allowed 74.7 points per game.
The Dons entered the game with a home record of 3-1 in their last four home games, while the Ramblers were 0-1 in their only away game during that span. This fixture was particularly noteworthy as the Dons had previously defeated the Ramblers 76-66 in their only prior meeting on December 15, 2024. The Dons were heavily favored in the betting market, with DraftKings listing them at -11.5 on the spread and a moneyline of -750. The total for the game was set at 143.5, with both the over and under priced at -110.
In terms of player performances, the Dons demonstrated a strong offensive presence, particularly in the second half, where they scored 47 points compared to the Ramblers' 36. The scoring plays included notable contributions from players like Legend Smiley, who made a layup with an assist from David Fuchs, and Joshua Ola-Joseph, who hit a 23-foot three-point jumper. The Ramblers struggled to keep pace, and their inability to maintain defensive pressure allowed the Dons to pull away in the latter stages of the game.
As for injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams have faced challenges this season. The Dons' recent form and home-court advantage were evident, and they capitalized on the Ramblers' struggles to secure a comfortable victory. Overall, this game highlighted the disparity in form between the two teams, with the Dons looking to build momentum while the Ramblers seek to regroup following another disappointing performance.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SF -11.5 | 143.5 o -110 / u -110 | Loyola Chicago Ramblers +525 · San Francisco Dons -750 |
Leaders
- PointsTyrone Riley IV22San Francisco Dons
- AssistsVukasin Masic5San Francisco Dons
- ReboundsTyrone Riley IV9San Francisco Dons
- PointsXavier Amos17Loyola Chicago Ramblers
- AssistsKayde Dotson3Loyola Chicago Ramblers
- ReboundsXavier Amos7Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Recent form
San Francisco Dons
Last 10: 5-5Streak L172.3 scored · 71.1 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L75-85at Saint Louis BillikensDec 14
- W65-62at Mississippi State BulldogsDec 7
- L63-65vs North Alabama LionsDec 4
- L65-81at Nevada Wolf PackNov 28
- L69-79at Colorado BuffaloesNov 27
- W77-65at Minnesota Golden GophersNov 22
- W84-64vs Northwestern State DemonsNov 19
- W75-64vs Bradley BravesNov 16
- W80-70vs Portland State VikingsNov 13
- L70-76at Memphis TigersNov 8
Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Last 10: 2-8Streak L166 scored · 74.7 allowed per game0-1 away
- L75-84vs Chicago State CougarsDec 14
- W73-68vs Princeton TigersDec 6
- W83-72vs Central Michigan ChippewasDec 3
- L51-63vs San José State SpartansNov 26
- L51-72vs Northern Iowa PanthersNov 25
- L59-76vs Northern Illinois HuskiesNov 22
- L67-80vs Colorado State RamsNov 16
- L74-95at Wichita State ShockersNov 14
- L62-64vs North Texas Mean GreenNov 9
- L65-73vs Mercyhurst LakersNov 7
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 |
| Gonzaga | 31-4 | - | 16-2 |
| Saint Mary's | 27-6 | - | 16-2 |
| Santa Clara | 26-9 | 1 | 15-3 |
| Oregon State | 17-16 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Seattle U | 21-14 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Pacific | 18-15 | 8 | 8-10 |
| San Francisco | 17-16 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Washington State | 12-20 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Loyola Marymount | 15-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Portland | 15-19 | 10 | 6-12 |
| San Diego | 12-21 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Pepperdine | 9-23 | 12 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Loyola Chicago Ramblers | San Francisco Dons |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-51 | 27-51 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 3-18 | 13-27 |
| Three-point % | 17 | 48 |
| Free throws | 24-33 | 18-26 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 23 |
| Assists | 6 | 18 |
| Steals | 2 | 3 |
| Blocks | 1 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 4 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 3 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 22 |
| Fouls | 20 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 22 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 2 | 97 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-58Kymany Houinsou makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-58Kymany Houinsou makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-58Xavier Amos makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-58Xavier Amos makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-61Vukasin Masic makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ryan Beasley assists)
- 2nd Half42-61Xavier Amos makes driving layup
- 2nd Half42-63Ryan Beasley makes layup (David Fuchs assists)
- 2nd Half43-63Kayde Dotson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-63Justin Moore makes driving layup
- 2nd Half46-63Justin Moore makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half48-63Xavier Amos makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-64David Fuchs makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-64Kymany Houinsou makes layup
- 2nd Half50-67Veniamin Abosi makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot (Guillermo Diaz Graham assists)
- 2nd Half53-67Deywilk Tavarez makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kayde Dotson assists)
- 2nd Half53-69David Fuchs makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half53-70David Fuchs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-71David Fuchs makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-71Justin Moore makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half55-72David Fuchs makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-72Kymany Houinsou makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-75Tyrone Riley IV makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ryan Beasley assists)
- 2nd Half57-75Justin Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-75Justin Moore makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-76Veniamin Abosi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-76Justin Moore makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-76Justin Moore makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half61-78David Fuchs makes 7-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half63-78Miles Rubin makes layup
- 2nd Half63-79Ryan Beasley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-80Ryan Beasley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-80Kayde Dotson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-80Kayde Dotson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-81Veniamin Abosi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-81Justin Moore makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-82David Fuchs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-84Legend Smiley makes layup (David Fuchs assists)
- 2nd Half70-84Joshua Ola-Joseph makes 23-foot three point jumper (Deywilk Tavarez assists)
- 2nd Half70-85Weilun Zhao makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-85Caleb Reese makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours San Francisco Dons, below favours Loyola Chicago Ramblers.
Venue
- Chase CenterSan Francisco, CA
- Attendance2784
- OfficialsBret Smith, Tony Padilla, Brooks Wells
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