NCAAB · Final

Loyola Chicago edges Santa Clara in thrilling finish

Saturday, December 20, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · Kaiser Permanente Arena

Loyola Chicago Ramblers 80, Santa Clara Broncos 78, 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 Santa Clara Broncos?

Loyola Chicago Ramblers beat Santa Clara Broncos 80-78 at Kaiser Permanente Arena on December 20, 2025.

Who was favored in Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Santa Clara Broncos?

Santa Clara Broncos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1650 (about 94% implied). The underdog won.

In a dramatic conclusion, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers triumphed over the Santa Clara Broncos with a final score of 80-78. This result is particularly noteworthy given the contrasting records of the two teams, as Santa Clara entered the game with a home record of 9-4, while Loyola Chicago struggled with an away record of 4-9. The game took place at the Kaiser Permanente Arena, where Santa Clara had been strong at home, boasting a record of 6-1 before this matchup.

Santa Clara had been performing well recently, with a record of 7-3 in their last ten games and an average of 78.8 points scored per game. However, they faced a tough challenge against Loyola Chicago, who had been on a rough patch, with only two wins in their last ten games and an average of 66.6 points scored. The Broncos had a recent streak of one win, while the Ramblers were on a two-game losing streak, highlighting the pressure on both teams.

The game unfolded with a close battle, reflecting the teams' recent forms. Santa Clara had shown resilience at home, but Loyola Chicago's performance was bolstered by their ability to capitalize on critical scoring opportunities in the second half. Key moments included a series of free throws by Thierry Darlan, which helped the Ramblers maintain their lead late in the game.

The scoring plays in the final moments were pivotal. Chuck Love's 11-foot hook shot put the Ramblers ahead 76-73, followed by Justin Moore's pullup jump shot extending the lead to 78-73. Darlan's free throws kept the scoreboard ticking for Loyola, while Christian Hammond's driving layup secured the final margin of victory at 80-78.

From a betting perspective, DraftKings had set the spread at SCU -15.5, indicating a strong expectation for Santa Clara to perform well at home. The total for the game was set at 151.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. The odds reflected the anticipated competitiveness of the matchup, although the final result surprised many given the pre-game expectations.

The conditions of the game were conducive to a high-energy performance, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. Santa Clara's average of 78.8 points per game suggested they could hold their own offensively, but they ultimately fell short against Loyola Chicago's late-game execution.

In conclusion, this matchup was a testament to the unpredictability of college basketball, where records can often be misleading. Loyola Chicago's victory not only adds to their confidence but also serves as a reminder of the competitive nature of the NCAAB landscape.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SCU -15.5	151.5 o -110 / u -110	Loyola Chicago Ramblers +950 · Santa Clara Broncos -1650

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Leaders

PointsChristian Hammond25Santa Clara Broncos
AssistsJake Ensminger5Santa Clara Broncos
ReboundsAllen Graves10Santa Clara Broncos
PointsKayde Dotson26Loyola Chicago Ramblers
AssistsKymany Houinsou3Loyola Chicago Ramblers
ReboundsXavier Amos6Loyola Chicago Ramblers

Recent form

Santa Clara Broncos

Last 10: 7-3Streak W178.8 scored · 71.5 allowed per game6-1 at home

W63-60vs North Texas Mean GreenDec 18
L79-82vs Arizona State Sun DevilsDec 14
L71-98at New Mexico LobosDec 7
W90-80vs Utah Tech TrailblazersDec 4
W86-75vs Minnesota Golden GophersNov 29
L70-71at Saint Louis BillikensNov 28
W80-43vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsNov 22
W64-55vs Idaho State BengalsNov 19
W98-83vs Nevada Wolf PackNov 16
W87-68at Xavier MusketeersNov 11

Loyola Chicago Ramblers

Last 10: 2-8Streak L266.6 scored · 75.9 allowed per game0-2 away

L71-85at San Francisco DonsDec 18
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

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	Santa Clara Broncos
Field goals	26-53	27-68
Field goal %	49	40
Three-pointers	10-27	10-31
Three-point %	37	32
Free throws	18-23	14-18
Free throw %	78	78
Rebounds	30	33
Offensive rebounds	8	14
Defensive rebounds	22	19
Assists	11	19
Steals	2	5
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	9	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	10
Fast-break points	7	16
Points in the paint	28	28
Fouls	16	21
Largest lead	10	6
Lead changes	21	21
Time in front	61	30

How the scoring went

2nd Half43-47Elijah Mahi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-47Alexander Richardson makes layup (Kayde Dotson assists)
2nd Half45-48Christian Hammond makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-51Christian Hammond makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jake Ensminger assists)
2nd Half46-51Kayde Dotson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-51Kayde Dotson makes 27-foot three pointer
2nd Half52-51Deywilk Tavarez makes 27-foot three point jumper (Alexander Richardson assists)
2nd Half53-51Xavier Amos makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-54Elijah Mahi makes 26-foot three pointer
2nd Half55-54Miles Rubin makes driving layup
2nd Half55-55Elijah Mahi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-56Elijah Mahi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-56Kayde Dotson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alexander Richardson assists)
2nd Half58-59Christian Hammond makes 25-foot three point jumper (Elijah Mahi assists)
2nd Half61-59Kayde Dotson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Xavier Amos assists)
2nd Half61-62Allen Graves makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jake Ensminger assists)
2nd Half63-62Miles Rubin makes 2-foot alley oop dunk
2nd Half63-64Allen Graves makes 6-foot hook shot (Christian Hammond assists)
2nd Half64-64Kayde Dotson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-64Kayde Dotson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-64Justin Moore makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half67-67Thierry Darlan makes 24-foot three point jumper (Elijah Mahi assists)
2nd Half68-67Kymany Houinsou makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-69Elijah Mahi makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half70-69Justin Moore makes driving layup
2nd Half72-69Justin Moore makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half72-70Elijah Mahi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-71Elijah Mahi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-71Deywilk Tavarez makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-71Deywilk Tavarez makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-72Allen Graves makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-73Allen Graves makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-73Chuck Love makes 11-foot hook shot
2nd Half78-73Justin Moore makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half78-74Thierry Darlan makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half78-75Thierry Darlan makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half78-76Thierry Darlan makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half79-76Deywilk Tavarez makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half80-76Deywilk Tavarez makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-78Christian Hammond makes driving layup

Win probability

Above the line favours Santa Clara Broncos, below favours Loyola Chicago Ramblers.