Main Story

Loyola Chicago opened its season with a 77-52 home win over The Citadel, fueled by a 12-0 start and a decisive second-half surge. Four Ramblers scored in double figures, while Jason Schofield and Guillaume Grotzinger each posted a double-double.

By the Numbers
  • Loyola won, 77-52, and improved to 1-0.
  • Schofield had 10 points and 12 rebounds; Grotzinger added 10 points and 11 assists.
  • Loyola outrebounded The Citadel, 43-26, and scored 44 points in the paint to the Bulldogs’ 14.
  • Desmond Nessah led all scorers with 19 points; Chris Jeffrey added 14.
Yes, But

The Citadel cut Loyola’s halftime lead to nine and twice pulled within 12 after the break, but the Ramblers answered each challenge and eventually built a 27-point lead.

What's Next

Loyola continues its opening week at home Thursday against West Georgia, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.

Bottom Line

A dominant defensive start and control of the boards set the tone for Loyola’s opener—and its response to The Citadel’s brief rallies showed the Ramblers could regain control quickly.