Men's basketball playoffs in the Patriot League start as Loyola University Maryland faces Navy at the U.S. Naval Academy on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Deon Perry leads Loyola with an average of 17.2 points per game and 20.8 points per game in conference play, while Golden Dike ranks second in field-goal percentage and rebounds in the Patriot League. Loyola and Navy have a history of close matchups as they meet for the 38th time with Navy leading 35-12.

By the Numbers
  • Jordan Stiemke has increased his season points per game from 2.0 to 5.5 in the last nine games.
  • Deon Perry is averaging 22.3 points per game in his last 10 outings.
State of Play
  • Loyola is making its 10th appearance in the Patriot League Championships.
  • Loyola staged an improbable rally for a 69-68 victory over Army West Point in their last game.
  • Golden Dike leads Loyola with a career-high of 21 points in a game this season.
What's Next

The winner of the Loyola-Navy game will advance to face Boston University in the Patriot League Quarterfinals on Thursday, March 7.

Bottom Line

Loyola's men's basketball team gears up to face Navy in the Patriot League playoffs, with standout performances from Deon Perry and Golden Dike driving the team's success. As they aim for victory and a spot in the Quarterfinals, Loyola's history with Navy sets the stage for an intense matchup with high stakes.