Holy Cross, Loyola seek first conference win

Published Jan. 3, 2022 3:31 p.m. ET

Associated Press

Holy Cross (2-11, 0-1) vs. Loyola (Md.) (6-6, 0-1)

Reitz Arena, Baltimore; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Holy Cross meets Loyola (Md.) as both teams look for its first Patriot League win of the season. Holy Cross fell short in a 70-56 game at home to Navy in its last outing. Loyola (Md.) lost 77-74 in overtime on the road to Army in its most recent game.

STEPPING UP: The versatile Cam Spencer is putting up 18.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 steals to lead the charge for the Greyhounds. Kenneth Jones has paired with Spencer and is putting up 8.8 points and five assists per game. The Crusaders are led by Judson Martindale, who is averaging 11.4 points and 4.6 rebounds.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: Spencer has made or assisted on 41 percent of all Loyola (Md.) field goals over the last three games. Spencer has accounted for 20 field goals and 14 assists in those games.

YET TO WIN: The Greyhounds are 0-5 when they allow at least 71 points and 6-1 when they hold opponents to anything below 71. The Crusaders are 0-11 when allowing 62 or more points and 2-0 on the season, otherwise.

STREAK STATS: Holy Cross has dropped its last six road games, scoring 61.3 points and allowing 75.7 points during those contests. Loyola (Md.) has won its last four home games, scoring an average of 68.8 points while giving up 53.8.

TOUGH DEFENSE: Loyola (Md.) has forced opponents into committing turnovers on 21.4 percent of all possessions, the second-highest rate among all Patriot League teams.

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