LOYOLA RAMBLERS @RAMBLERSMBB 2016-17 GAME NOTES GAME INFORMATION DATE/TIME: Wed., Feb. 22, 2017 / 7 p.m. CT LOYOLA vs. DRAKE SITE: Gentile Arena / Chicago, Ill. RAMBLERS BULLDOGS TV/LIVE VIDEO: CSN Chicago Plus / ESPN3 17-12 (7-9) 7-21 (5-11) RADIO: WLUW (88.7 FM) LIVE STATS: loyolaramblers.com TWITTER UPDATES: @RamblersMBB SERIES HISTORY: Loyola leads, 14-12 GAME #30 - GENTILE ARENA - CHICAGO, ILL. STORYLINES 2016-17 SCHEDULE 4 Loyola looks to build some momentum and improve its seeding position for Arch NOVEMBER Madness when it hosts Drake Wednesday night in the final regular-season home game of 2016-17. The Ramblers are 12-3 at Gentile Arena this season. 11 ALCORN STATE (ESPN3) W, 69-44 4 The Ramblers have suffered some excruiating defeats this season, especially on the 13 IU NORTHWEST (ESPN3) W, 100-51 road on Missouri Valley Conference play where their last four losses have come by a 14 EUREKA (ESPN3) W, 97-59 grand total of eight points. 18 vs. Saint Joseph’s # L, 57-71 4 With 17 wins, Loyola has surpassed its win total from last year (15) and is trying for just 19 vs. Oral Roberts # W, 78-53 21 vs. Washington State # W, 88-79 the program’s third 20-win season since 1985 and the second in the last three years. 26 at North Carolina State # (ESPN3) L, 77-79 4 The Ramblers are seeking their first .500 or better season in conference play since 30 NORFOLK STATE (ESPN3) W, 75-62 going 10-6 and finishing third in the Horizon League race in 2006-07. 4 One of the top players in the Valley, senior guard Milton Doyle is in the mix for player DECEMBER of the year consideration. The Chicago has scored in double figures in 30 straight games, 3 SAN DIEGO STATE (ESPN3) W, 65-59 the longest streak by a Rambler since Blake Schilb (32 games), December 8, 2004 7 WRIGHT STATE (ESPN3) W, 77-64 through December 17, 2005. Doyle and Glorind Lisha will be playing the final home game 10 MILWAUKEE (CSN Chicago/ESPN3) W, 72-56 of their respective careers Wednesday night versus Drake. 17 at UIC (ESPN3) W, 81-75 (OT) 4 When the NCAA released the latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) scores in Novem- 20 at Toledo (ESPN3) L, 70-74 ber, Loyola was tied with Harvard University for first among all Division I schools with a 99 29 at Drake * (ESPN3) L, 98-102 percent GSR. A year ago, Loyola ranked tied for third in the country. JANUARY LAST TIME OUT 1 ILLINOIS STATE * (ESPN3) L, 59-81 4 NORTHERN IOWA * (CSN Chicago) W, 77-66 4 Ben Richardson’s three-pointer from just inside half court rimmed out at the buzzer as 7 at Bradley * (ESPN3) W, 78-62 Loyola’s upset bid fell just short in a 65-63 setback at Illinois State Sunday. The Ramblers 11 at Wichita State * (CSN Chicago/ESPN3) L, 75-87 15 MISSOURI STATE * (ESPNU) W, 77-71 nearly pulled off a stunning comeback, rallying from 11 down in the second half. 18 at Northern Iowa * (CSN Chicago) L, 69-72 (2OT) 4 Milton Doyle and Aundre Jackson notched 17 points apiece to lead Loyola, which com- 21 EVANSVILLE * (CSN Chicago) W, 67-61 mitted just four turnovers on the day. 25 BRADLEY * (ESPN3) W, 70-50 28 at Indiana State * (ESPN3) W, 81-66 MISSOURI VALLEY STANDINGS (thru FEB. 20, 2017) 31 at Missouri State * (ESPN3) L, 81-82 (OT) TEAM W L PCT. W L PCT. H A N FEBRUARY 1. Wichita State 15 1 .938 25 4 .862 15-1 9-1 1-2 4 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS * (CSN Chicago) L, 61-67 2. Illinois State 15 1 .938 23 5 .821 14-0 8-4 1-1 3. Northern Iowa 9 7 .563 14 13 .519 9-3 3-8 2-2 8 at Evansville * (ESPN3) L, 58-60 4. Southern Illinois 8 8 .500 15 14 .517 10-6 5-8 0-0 12 WICHITA STATE * (ESPNU) L, 64-81 5. Loyola 7 9 .438 17 12 .586 12-3 3-8 2-1 15 INDIANA STATE * (ESPN3) W, 64-46 6. Missouri State 7 9 .438 16 13 .552 11-5 4-7 1-1 19 at Illinois State * (ESPNU) L, 63-65 7. Evansville 5 11 .313 14 15 .483 12-4 2-8 0-3 22 DRAKE * (CSN Chicago Plus) 7 p.m. 8. Bradley 5 11 .313 10 19 .345 7-7 2-10 1-2 25 at Southern Illinois * (ESPN3) 7 p.m. 9. Drake 5 11 .313 7 21 .250 6-8 1-10 0-3 MARCH 10. Indiana State 4 12 .250 10 18 .357 7-6 3-9 0-3 MISSOURI VALLEY TOURNEY (ST. LOUIS, MO.) 2-5 Arch Madness TBA MEDIA INFORMATION LOYOLA ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Bill Behrns, Assistant AD - Communications/MBB Contact E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (773) 508-2497 4Cell Phone: (773) 469-6214 Press Row: (773) 274-35504Twitter: @LoyolaRamblers4Website: www.loyolaramblers.com 2016-17 LOYOLA MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME NOTES LOYOLA VS. DRAKE TEAM COMPARISON NOTEBOOK LOYOLA - DRAKE - THE SERIES CATEGORY 4This is the 27th meeting between the teams and Loyola holds a slight 14-12 edge in Overall Record 17-12 7-21 the all-times series. The Ramblers have won five of the last eight meetings and each RPI 148 296 of those eight contests has been decided by 10 points or less. Scoring 74.1 71.8 4Loyola is 9-4 all-time against Drake when playing on its home floor and has won Scoring Defense 67.1 77.2 five straight in Chicago since the Bulldogs’ last win here on December 2, 1995 (70-62). Scoring Margin +7.0 -5.4 The Ramblers have prevailed in six of the last seven matchups in the Windy City, in- cluding last year’s 68-63 victory as Montel James (17) and Milton Doyle (13) combined Field Goal Pct. .492 .412 for 30 points off the bench. Field Goal Pct. Defense .445 .461 4Since joining the Missouri Valley Conference, Loyola is 4-3 against Drake. 3-Pt Field Goals Per Game 8.1 8.8 4When the teams met on December 29 in the Valley opener for both clubs, Drake 3-Pt Field Goal Pct. .394 .349 held off a late Loyola rally to win a 102-9 shootout in Des Moines. Donte Ingram Rebounds Per Game 30.8 35.0 recorded a career-high 30 points and 10 rebounds, while Ben Richardson pitched in a Rebounding Margin -1.7 -3.0 career-best 22 points for the Ramblers, who shot 51 percent from the field and hit 14 Assists Per Game 14.9 13.0 three-pointers. Turnovers Per Game 11.7 12.6 ACTION JACKSON Turnover Margin +2.9 -0.1 4A three-time MVC Newcomer of the Week selection, Aundre Jackson has bounced Free Throw Pct. .704 .758 back from a three-game slump to post 14.3 ppg and 4.4 rpg, while shooting 65.7 Blocks Per Game 2.3 2.4 percent (71-for-108) from the field, over the last 13 outings. During his three-game Steals Per Game 6.8 6.1 slump, Jackson managed just 4.3 ppg and 1.0 rpg and connected on only 40 percent (4-for-10) of his field goal tries. LOYOLA WHEN... 4The junior college transfer is the first Rambler newcomer since Ralph Vallot (24 straight games) in 1974-75 to begin his career in Maroon and Gold by scoring 10 or Under more points in each of his first 13 games. 2016-17 Moser 4The 6-foot-5 junior forward is shooting an astounding 68.2 percent (165-for-242) Leading at halftime 16-2 61-23 from the field this season, one year after shooting a shade under 65 percent, a mark Trailing at halftime 1-9 19-73 that ranked fourth in the country, at McLennan Community College. His current Tied at halftime 0-1 8-7 percentage ranks fourth among all NCAA Division I players, and first in the Missouri Shoots 50% or higher 12-3 46-13 Valley Conference, through games of February 19. Shoots 40% or lower 0-2 7-36 4Jackson has scored in double digits in 24 of the Ramblers’ 29 games this season, Shoots higher than opponent 14-3 77-20 including 11 of the last 13. Shoots lower than opponent 3-8 11-83 4 Jackson has knocked down 22 of his last 27 (.815) free throw attempts. Opponent shoots 50% or higher 3-7 10-41 4 The Kennedale, Texas native appears a lock to eclipse the single-season school Opponent shoots 40% or lower 9-1 46-13 record for field goal percentage (.600) set by JaJa Richards in 1996-97. Scores under 50 points 0-0 0-18 4 In 22 games off the bench, Jackson has scored in double figures 19 times, pitching in 14.5 ppg and 4.3 rpg, while shooting 68.1 percent (124-for-182) from the field. Over Scores 50-59 pts 0-3 14-36 the last two home games, he is producing 16.5 ppg and 3.5 rpg. Scores 60-69 pts 4-4 29-32 4 Jackson is tallying 17.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg and 1.5 apg, over the last two contests. He has Scores 70-79+ pts 8-3 28-15 connected on 4 of his last 7 (.571) attempts from beyond the arc.