NCAAB · Final

St. Bonaventure Defeats Loyola Chicago 84-70 at Home

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Reilly Center

St. Bonaventure Bonnies 84, Loyola Chicago Ramblers 70, 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 St. Bonaventure Bonnies?

St. Bonaventure Bonnies beat Loyola Chicago Ramblers 84-70 at Reilly Center on January 20, 2026.

Who was favored in Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies?

St. Bonaventure Bonnies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -700 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies triumphed over the Loyola Chicago Ramblers with a final score of 84-70 at the Reilly Center. This victory marks a significant moment for the Bonnies, who have been struggling recently, having lost their last five games prior to this win.

St. Bonaventure entered this game with a home record of 12-7, but their recent form had been concerning, as they had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with an average of 79.7 points scored and 76.3 points allowed during that stretch. The Bonnies had been particularly challenged at home, going 3-2 in their last five home games. Their last five games saw them average 75.4 points scored while allowing 81.0 points, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.

On the other side, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers faced a tough season, holding a record of 5-15 overall. Their recent form was even more troubling, as they had lost their last five games, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten. The Ramblers averaged 68.3 points scored and allowed 78.2 points during this period. Their away record stood at 2-3 in the last five games, and they struggled significantly on the road, which was evident in their performance against St. Bonaventure.

Historically, the Bonnies had a previous meeting with the Ramblers on February 5, 2025, where they lost 53-77. This game was an opportunity for St. Bonaventure to even the score and regain confidence after a series of defeats. The injury report did not specify any key players missing for either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this important matchup.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had St. Bonaventure favored by 10.5 points, indicating a strong belief in their ability to secure the win at home. The total for the game was set at 147.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair. The moneyline odds showed St. Bonaventure at -700, while Loyola Chicago was positioned at +500, underscoring the disparity in perceived strength between the two teams.

Conditions in the Reilly Center were favorable for basketball, providing an energetic atmosphere for the home team. Fans were eager to see if St. Bonaventure could break their losing streak and capitalize on their home advantage. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed pivotal moments, including driving layups by Cayden Charles and Frank Mitchell, which helped secure the Bonnies' lead in the second half.

In the closing moments of the game, St. Bonaventure maintained their composure, with Frank Mitchell contributing crucial free throws that brought the score to 84-70. This victory not only improved their morale but also showcased their offensive capabilities, despite recent struggles. The Bonnies' ability to score effectively while managing to keep the Ramblers at bay was a key takeaway from this contest.

Overall, this matchup served as a crucial turning point for St. Bonaventure as they look to build on this win and regain momentum in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SBU -10.5	147.5 o -108 / u -112	Loyola Chicago Ramblers +500 · St. Bonaventure Bonnies -700

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Leaders

PointsDarryl Simmons II26St. Bonaventure Bonnies
AssistsDasonte Bowen8St. Bonaventure Bonnies
ReboundsFrank Mitchell11St. Bonaventure Bonnies
PointsJoshua Ola-Joseph20Loyola Chicago Ramblers
AssistsCaleb Reese6Loyola Chicago Ramblers
ReboundsMiles Rubin12Loyola Chicago Ramblers

Recent form

St. Bonaventure Bonnies

Last 10: 4-6Streak L579.7 scored · 76.3 allowed per game3-2 at home

L74-78at La Salle ExplorersJan 17
L64-68at Saint Joseph's HawksJan 15
L77-81vs Fordham RamsJan 10
L80-89vs Richmond SpidersJan 8
L82-89at VCU RamsDec 31
W92-81vs Le Moyne DolphinsDec 20
L83-88at Ohio BobcatsDec 13
W85-77vs Colgate RaidersDec 11
W77-69at Buffalo BullsDec 6
W83-43vs Bloomsburg HuskiesDec 4

Loyola Chicago Ramblers

Last 10: 3-7Streak L568.3 scored · 78.2 allowed per game2-3 away

L51-78at Dayton FlyersJan 17
L74-82vs George Mason PatriotsJan 14
L66-101at George Washington RevolutionariesJan 10
L64-79vs Davidson WildcatsJan 8
L68-70vs Dayton FlyersJan 3
W61-57at Rhode Island RamsDec 31
W80-78at Santa Clara BroncosDec 20
L71-85at San Francisco DonsDec 18
L75-84vs Chicago State CougarsDec 14
W73-68vs Princeton TigersDec 6

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	St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Field goals	24-55	27-63
Field goal %	44	43
Three-pointers	11-29	11-26
Three-point %	38	42
Free throws	11-15	19-20
Free throw %	73	95
Rebounds	38	31
Offensive rebounds	9	8
Defensive rebounds	29	23
Assists	18	18
Steals	2	12
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	16	4
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	3	21
Fast-break points	10	27
Points in the paint	24	28
Fouls	15	14
Largest lead	14	14
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	69	28

How the scoring went

2nd Half46-40Daniel Egbuniwe makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-41Daniel Egbuniwe makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-41Daniil Glazkov makes 22-foot three point jumper (Caleb Reese assists)
2nd Half51-41Caleb Reese makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half51-43Frank Mitchell makes 3-foot tip in layup
2nd Half52-43Xavier Amos makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-43Nic Anderson makes layup (Miles Rubin assists)
2nd Half54-44Cayden Charles makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-45Cayden Charles makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-48Joe Grahovac makes 22-foot three point jumper (Dasonte Bowen assists)
2nd Half57-48Deywilk Tavarez makes 24-foot three point jumper (Miles Rubin assists)
2nd Half57-51Darryl Simmons II makes 24-foot three point jumper (Joe Grahovac assists)
2nd Half57-52Dasonte Bowen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-55Darryl Simmons II makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dasonte Bowen assists)
2nd Half57-56Darryl Simmons II makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-57Darryl Simmons II makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-58Darryl Simmons II makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-59Darryl Simmons II makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-62Cayden Charles makes 22-foot three point jumper (Darryl Simmons II assists)
2nd Half57-65Darryl Simmons II makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cayden Charles assists)
2nd Half57-66Darryl Simmons II makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-67Darryl Simmons II makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-67Deywilk Tavarez makes 22-foot three point jumper (Alexander Richardson assists)
2nd Half61-67Deywilk Tavarez makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half61-69Frank Mitchell makes layup
2nd Half61-71Joe Grahovac makes 21-foot jumper (Darryl Simmons II assists)
2nd Half62-71Joshua Ola-Joseph makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half63-71Joshua Ola-Joseph makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half63-74Darryl Simmons II makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dasonte Bowen assists)
2nd Half66-74Joshua Ola-Joseph makes 22-foot three point jumper (Caleb Reese assists)
2nd Half68-74Nic Anderson makes driving layup
2nd Half68-76Dasonte Bowen makes driving layup
2nd Half68-78Cayden Charles makes driving layup
2nd Half68-80Frank Mitchell makes driving layup
2nd Half68-81Frank Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-82Frank Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-82Caleb Reese makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-82Caleb Reese makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-83Cayden Charles makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-84Cayden Charles makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours St. Bonaventure Bonnies, below favours Loyola Chicago Ramblers.