1 | 2 | T | |
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L-MD | 35 | 51 | 86 |
AMER | 35 | 49 | 84 |
Kostecka, Ochiaka rally Loyola (Md.) past American 86-84
WASHINGTON -- Andrew Kostecka tied his career high with 31 points and Isaiah Hart sank two free throws with one second left as Loyola (Md.) closed the game on a 29-14 run to edge past American 86-84 on Wednesday night.
Casmir Ochiaka had 17 points and 11 rebounds for Loyola (Md.) (9-17, 5-8 Patriot League), which broke its four-game losing streak. Kenny Jones added 14 points and Hart scored 10.
The Greyhounds trailed 70-57 with just under eight minutes left when Kostecka and Ochiaka scored consecutive buckets to spark the comeback. Kostecka scored 10 points down the stretch and Ochiaka 13. Kostecka scored off a Chuck Champion steal, slicing the gap to 82-81 with under a minute to go and Ochiaka scored on a putback, converting a 3-point play, for an 84-82 lead with 32 seconds remaining.
The Eagles' 49 points in the second half were a season high for the team.
Sa'eed Nelson had 20 points and eight assists for the Eagles (13-11, 7-6). Sam Iorio added 18 points and eight rebounds. Stacy Beckton Jr. had 15 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bernard Clinton
- Lionel Butler
- Joseph Palacz
2023-24 Patriot League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Colgate | 16-2 | - | 25-10 |
American University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
Boston University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
Bucknell | 10-8 | 6 | 14-19 |
Lafayette | 10-8 | 6 | 11-21 |
Lehigh | 9-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
Navy | 8-10 | 8 | 13-18 |
Army | 6-12 | 10 | 10-22 |
Holy Cross | 6-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
Loyola Maryland | 5-13 | 11 | 7-25 |