Northern Iowa Dominates Loyola Chicago in Convincing Win
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Acrisure Arena
Northern Iowa Panthers 72, Loyola Chicago Ramblers 51, 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 Northern Iowa Panthers vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers?
Northern Iowa Panthers beat Loyola Chicago Ramblers 72-51 at Acrisure Arena on November 25, 2025.
Who was favored in Northern Iowa Panthers vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers?
Northern Iowa Panthers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -340 (about 77% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at Acrisure Arena, the Northern Iowa Panthers claimed a commanding victory over the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, finishing the game with a score of 72 to 51. This contest highlighted the stark contrast between the two teams' current forms, with Northern Iowa riding a five-game winning streak, while Loyola Chicago faced its sixth consecutive loss.
The Panthers entered the game with a solid away record of 6-0, showcasing their strength on the road. In their last ten games, they boasted a record of 7-3, averaging 69.4 points scored and allowing only 62.3 points per game. Their recent performances included a narrow 70-69 victory against UC Irvine and a 70-57 win over Northern Illinois, which further solidified their momentum leading into this matchup.
Conversely, the Ramblers struggled significantly, holding a home record of 1-6 and an overall record of 1-6. Their recent form was particularly concerning, as they had lost their last five games, averaging only 65.4 points while allowing 77.6 points per game during this stretch. Their most recent outing resulted in a 76-59 defeat to Northern Illinois, highlighting their ongoing difficulties.
In terms of previous meetings, the Panthers and Ramblers have faced each other multiple times, but the most recent results favored Northern Iowa, who continued to assert their dominance in this game. The injury report did not indicate any significant absences that affected the teams' lineups, allowing both squads to field their best players.
The betting market reflected Northern Iowa's strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at 8.5 in favor of the Panthers and an over/under total of 134.5 points. The moneyline odds were also telling, with Northern Iowa priced at -340 and Loyola Chicago at +270, indicating a clear expectation of a Northern Iowa victory.
Conditions for the game were typical for a late November evening, with both teams adjusting to the arena's atmosphere. Fans witnessed a mix of defensive strategies and offensive plays, with Northern Iowa's ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities being a key factor in their success.
As the game progressed, Northern Iowa's Leon Bond III made significant contributions, including a layup that brought the score to 69-44 in the second half, followed by a free throw that extended their lead. The Ramblers attempted to respond, with Kayde Dotson making a layup and a three-point jumper, but it was not enough to close the gap.
Ultimately, the game underscored the disparities between the two teams, with Northern Iowa continuing their impressive form while Loyola Chicago seeks to regroup and find a way to turn their season around.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNI -8.5 | 134.5 o -115 / u -105 | Northern Iowa Panthers -340 · Loyola Chicago Ramblers +270 |
Leaders
- PointsDeywilk Tavarez9Loyola Chicago Ramblers
- AssistsKayde Dotson4Loyola Chicago Ramblers
- ReboundsJustin Moore7Loyola Chicago Ramblers
- PointsLeon Bond III20Northern Iowa Panthers
- AssistsIsmael Diouf5Northern Iowa Panthers
- ReboundsTrey Campbell7Northern Iowa Panthers
Recent form
Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Last 10: 4-6Streak L570.1 scored · 72.5 allowed per game3-4 at home
- 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
- W91-88vs Cleveland State VikingsNov 4
- L55-62at VCU RamsMar 15
- W72-64vs Saint Louis BillikensMar 14
- W74-51at Massachusetts MinutemenMar 8
- W82-72vs Davidson WildcatsMar 6
Northern Iowa Panthers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W569.4 scored · 62.3 allowed per game2-1 away
- W70-69at UC Irvine AnteatersNov 23
- W70-57vs Northern Illinois HuskiesNov 19
- W70-54vs Furman PaladinsNov 15
- W65-58vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsNov 9
- W86-57vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 7
- L63-64vs Valparaiso BeaconsMar 8
- L56-73at Bradley BravesMar 2
- W74-52vs UIC FlamesFeb 27
- L58-64vs Drake BulldogsFeb 23
- W82-75at Belmont BruinsFeb 20
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 26-6 | - | 16-4 |
| Bradley | 21-13 | 3 | 13-7 |
| Illinois State | 23-13 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Murray State | 20-13 | 4 | 12-8 |
| UIC | 19-16 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Northern Iowa | 23-13 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Valparaiso | 18-15 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 16-16 | 6 | 10-10 |
| Drake | 14-20 | 10 | 6-14 |
| Indiana State | 11-21 | 12 | 4-16 |
| Evansville | 7-25 | 13 | 3-17 |
| 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 | Northern Iowa Panthers | Loyola Chicago Ramblers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-55 | 17-57 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 30 |
| Three-pointers | 12-28 | 8-25 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 32 |
| Free throws | 10-15 | 9-15 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 60 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 30 |
| Assists | 21 | 9 |
| Steals | 8 | 2 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 2 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 14 |
| Fouls | 14 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 27 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half33-15Ben Schwieger made Jumper. Assisted by Tristan Smith.
- 1st Half33-18Deywilk Tavarez made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kayde Dotson.
- 1st Half35-18Leon Bond III made Jumper. Assisted by Will Hornseth.
- 1st Half35-21Nic Anderson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Justin Moore.
- 1st Half37-21Ben Schwieger made Layup.
- 1st Half39-21Leon Bond III made Dunk. Assisted by Kyle Pock.
- 1st Half39-22Kymany Houinsou made Free Throw.
- 1st Half39-23Kymany Houinsou made Free Throw.
- 1st Half42-23Tristan Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Max Weisbrod.
- 1st Half42-26Chuck Love made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kymany Houinsou.
- 1st Half45-26Kyle Pock made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ismael Diouf.
- 2nd Half47-26Tristan Smith made Layup. Assisted by Trey Campbell.
- 2nd Half49-26Leon Bond III made Jumper. Assisted by Ben Schwieger.
- 2nd Half50-26Leon Bond III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-26Leon Bond III made Jumper. Assisted by RJ Taylor.
- 2nd Half52-28Justin Moore made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-28Kyle Pock made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by RJ Taylor.
- 2nd Half55-31Chuck Love made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kayde Dotson.
- 2nd Half55-33Miles Rubin made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half56-33Tristan Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-34Miles Rubin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-36Miles Rubin made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-36Trey Campbell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ismael Diouf.
- 2nd Half59-38Daniil Glazkov made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-39Justin Moore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-39Ismael Diouf made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trey Campbell.
- 2nd Half62-40Miles Rubin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-41Miles Rubin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-41Tristan Smith made Dunk. Assisted by Trey Campbell.
- 2nd Half65-41Leon Bond III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-41Trey Campbell made Jumper.
- 2nd Half67-44Deywilk Tavarez made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kayde Dotson.
- 2nd Half69-44Leon Bond III made Layup. Assisted by Ismael Diouf.
- 2nd Half70-44Leon Bond III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-45Kayde Dotson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-46Kayde Dotson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-46RJ Taylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-46RJ Taylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-48Kayde Dotson made Layup.
- 2nd Half72-51Kayde Dotson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nic Anderson.
Win probability
Above the line favours Loyola Chicago Ramblers, below favours Northern Iowa Panthers.
Venue
- Acrisure ArenaPalm Springs, CA
- OfficialsGene Grimshaw, David Hall, Bill Vinovich
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