Loyola University Maryland's men’s basketball team secured an 83-73 victory over Holy Cross, largely due to a pivotal second-half run sparked by Jordan Stiemke, Emmett Adair, and Braeden Speed. After trailing by eight points, the Greyhounds rallied with a 17-4 scoring burst, taking control of the game. Speed led Loyola with 25 points, while Adair closely followed with 24 as they showcased a strong offensive second half, shooting nearly 62% from the field.

By the Numbers
  • Loyola shot 61.5% from the field in the second half.
  • Speed scored 25 points, with 9 rebounds and 7 assists.
  • Adair scored 24 points, making 6 of 10 from 3-point range.
State of Play
  • Loyola has now won two consecutive games and five of their last seven.
  • They shot 66.7% from 3-point range in the second half.
What's Next

Next, Loyola will host Army West Point on February 18, as they look to continue their winning streak in front of their home crowd.

Bottom Line

Loyola's impressive second-half performance, particularly in three-point shooting, signals a turning point as they seek to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.