Loyola Chicago Edges Princeton in Close Contest
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 2:30 PM ET · Gentile Arena
Loyola Chicago Ramblers 73, Princeton Tigers 68, 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 Princeton Tigers vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers?
Loyola Chicago Ramblers beat Princeton Tigers 73-68 at Gentile Arena on December 6, 2025.
Who was favored in Princeton Tigers vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers?
Loyola Chicago Ramblers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -258 (about 72% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested match at Gentile Arena, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers secured a narrow victory over the Princeton Tigers, finishing with a score of 73-68. This win marks a significant moment for the Ramblers, who have struggled recently but managed to halt their losing streak with this performance. The game showcased both teams' recent challenges, with Loyola entering the contest with a home record of 3-7 and Princeton holding an away record of 3-9.
Loyola Chicago's recent form has been marked by inconsistency, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games leading up to this matchup. They had previously lost seven of their last eight games before this win, averaging 65.8 points scored and allowing 74.5 points per game during that stretch. Their last five games had shown a slight improvement, with an average of 62.2 points scored and 72.6 points allowed, but they faced tough competition. The Ramblers' last game before facing Princeton was a victory against Central Michigan, where they won 83-72, providing a much-needed boost in confidence.
On the other hand, Princeton has been on a downward trajectory, suffering five consecutive losses prior to this game. Their recent form includes a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, with an average of 69.8 points scored and 71.3 points allowed. In their last five games, the Tigers averaged 65.8 points scored while allowing 73.8 points. Their most recent outing ended in a loss to Monmouth, where they fell 58-63.
The matchup also featured a previous meeting earlier in the season, where Loyola Chicago triumphed over Princeton with a score of 73-68 on November 16, 2024. This history added an extra layer of intrigue to the game, with both teams looking to assert dominance over one another.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about any players missing from either side, which may have influenced the strategies employed during the game.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Ramblers favored by 6.5 points with a moneyline of -258. The total points set for the game was 136.5, with odds of -115 for the over and -105 for the under, indicating a competitive expectation for scoring.
Conditions at Gentile Arena were typical for a basketball game, with no adverse weather conditions reported that would affect play. Fans witnessed a game characterized by back-and-forth scoring and crucial plays in the closing moments. Notable scoring plays included free throws by Deywilk Tavarez and a critical three-point jumper by Cooper Mueller that helped seal the victory for Loyola.
Overall, the game was a testament to the resilience of the Loyola Chicago Ramblers as they managed to secure a win against a struggling Princeton team, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure and capitalize on critical moments.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LUC -6.5 | 136.5 o -115 / u -105 | Princeton Tigers +210 · Loyola Chicago Ramblers -258 |
Leaders
- PointsJustin Moore21Loyola Chicago Ramblers
- AssistsJustin Moore6Loyola Chicago Ramblers
- ReboundsMiles Rubin10Loyola Chicago Ramblers
- PointsJack Stanton14Princeton Tigers
- AssistsJackson Hicke3Princeton Tigers
- ReboundsSebastian Whitfield7Princeton Tigers
Recent form
Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Last 10: 2-8Streak W165.8 scored · 74.5 allowed per game2-6 at home
- 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
- W91-88vs Cleveland State VikingsNov 4
- L55-62at VCU RamsMar 15
Princeton Tigers
Last 10: 3-7Streak L569.8 scored · 71.3 allowed per game0-4 away
- L58-63at Monmouth HawksDec 4
- L58-60vs Saint Joseph's HawksNov 30
- L74-79vs Vermont CatamountsNov 26
- L75-79vs Temple OwlsNov 26
- L64-88at Bradley BravesNov 25
- W70-57vs Northeastern HuskiesNov 21
- L69-89at Iona GaelsNov 19
- L57-76at Kansas JayhawksNov 15
- W100-59vs John Jay BloodhoundsNov 14
- W73-63vs Bucknell BisonNov 12
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale | 24-7 | - | 11-3 |
| Harvard | 17-12 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Pennsylvania | 18-12 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Cornell | 15-13 | 3 | 8-6 |
| Columbia | 16-12 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Dartmouth | 11-16 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Princeton | 9-20 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Brown | 9-18 | 8 | 3-11 |
| 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 | Princeton Tigers | Loyola Chicago Ramblers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-62 | 25-50 |
| Field goal % | 35 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 9-34 | 6-22 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 27 |
| Free throws | 15-16 | 17-26 |
| Free throw % | 94 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 28 |
| Assists | 13 | 13 |
| Steals | 2 | 2 |
| Blocks | 0 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 36 |
| Fouls | 19 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 16 | 16 |
| Time in front | 52 | 40 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half41-40Jacob Hammond made Layup. Assisted by Sebastian Whitfield.
- 2nd Half41-41Justin Moore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-42Justin Moore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-42CJ Happy made Jumper. Assisted by Jack Stanton.
- 2nd Half43-44Miles Rubin made Jumper.
- 2nd Half45-44Landon Clark made Layup. Assisted by CJ Happy.
- 2nd Half45-46Joshua Ola-Joseph made Layup. Assisted by Chuck Love.
- 2nd Half46-46Jack Stanton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-46Jack Stanton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-46Jack Stanton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-46CJ Happy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-49Justin Moore made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Joshua Ola-Joseph.
- 2nd Half50-49Landon Clark made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-49Landon Clark made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-51Justin Moore made Jumper.
- 2nd Half53-51Jacob Hammond made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-53Miles Rubin made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half53-55Joshua Ola-Joseph made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half53-57Justin Moore made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-59Justin Moore made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-60Justin Moore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-62Miles Rubin made Layup. Assisted by Justin Moore.
- 2nd Half54-62Jack Stanton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-62Jack Stanton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-63Miles Rubin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-64Kayde Dotson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-65Kayde Dotson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-65Jake Sussberg made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-65Jake Sussberg made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-68Chuck Love made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kymany Houinsou.
- 2nd Half59-68Jacob Huggins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-68Jacob Huggins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-69Justin Moore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-69Sebastian Whitfield made Jumper. Assisted by Jackson Hicke.
- 2nd Half62-70Miles Rubin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-70Jack Stanton made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half65-71Deywilk Tavarez made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-72Deywilk Tavarez made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-73Kymany Houinsou made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-73Cooper Mueller made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Will Kutzler.
Win probability
Above the line favours Loyola Chicago Ramblers, below favours Princeton Tigers.
Venue
- Gentile ArenaChicago, IL
- Attendance2699
- OfficialsRon Tyburski, Brian Shore, Connor Mooney
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