Halftime Report
Fortunes may be turning around for Navy after losing eight in a row. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Loyola Maryland 43-31.
Navy came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.
Who's Playing
Navy Midshipmen @ Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
Current Records: Navy 8-17, Loyola Maryland 6-21
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Reitz Arena -- Baltimore, Maryland
- Follow: CBS Sports App
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- Ticket Cost: $26.25
What to Know
Loyola Maryland is on a six-game streak of home losses, the Midshipmen a six-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. Both teams will face off in a Patriot battle at 7:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Reitz Arena. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Saturday, the Greyhounds couldn't handle the Mountain Hawks and fell 75-70.
Meanwhile, the Midshipmen also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to the Terriers by a score of 74-65.
The Greyhounds' loss dropped their record down to 6-21. As for the Midshipmen, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-17 record this season.
Loyola Maryland is hoping to beat the odds on Wednesday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. Bettors picking them against the spread have some confidence (to put it mildly), as the team is sitting on a six-game streak of failing to cover when playing at home.
Loyola Maryland didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against the Midshipmen in their previous meeting back in January, but they still walked away with a 74-70 win. Does Loyola Maryland have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Midshipmen turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
Odds
Navy is a slight 1.5-point favorite against Loyola Maryland, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 132.5 points.
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Series History
Navy has won 7 out of their last 10 games against Loyola Maryland.
- Jan 27, 2024 - Loyola Maryland 74 vs. Navy 70
- Feb 18, 2023 - Navy 65 vs. Loyola Maryland 53
- Jan 14, 2023 - Loyola Maryland 69 vs. Navy 67
- Feb 23, 2022 - Navy 52 vs. Loyola Maryland 50
- Feb 05, 2022 - Navy 56 vs. Loyola Maryland 55
- Mar 06, 2021 - Loyola Maryland 76 vs. Navy 68
- Feb 28, 2021 - Navy 66 vs. Loyola Maryland 58
- Feb 27, 2021 - Navy 73 vs. Loyola Maryland 67
- Jan 30, 2021 - Navy 70 vs. Loyola Maryland 52
- Feb 26, 2020 - Navy 62 vs. Loyola Maryland 57