| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-MD | 29 | 36 | 65 |
| AMER | 39 | 37 | 76 |
American U. gets first Patriot win, tops Loyola (Md) 76-65
WASHINGTON -- Sam Iorio and Sa'eed Nelson each scored 20 points and American University broke into the win column in Patriot League play by beating Loyola of Maryland, 76-65 on Thursday night.
The win snapped a six-game losing streak.
After going scoreless over the final six minutes of a 58-54 loss to Army, the Eagles scored eight points, hitting 6 of 6 from the free throw line, in the final 1:15 to ice the win.
American (4-12, 1-4) took a 10-point lead at intermission and led by as many as 18 in the second half.
Iorio hit 7 of 12 shots from the field and grabbed 11 rebounds. Nelson dished out seven assists while Larry Motuzis grabbed 10 boards to go with his nine points.
The Greyhounds (4-12, 2-3) got 19 points from Cam Gregory, 16 from Andre Walker and 13 from Andrew Kostecka.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Wally Rutecki
- Gary Pucino
- Christopher Coccagna
2024-25 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate | 6-1 | - | 9-11 |
| Army | 5-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| American University | 5-2 | 1 | 11-9 |
| Bucknell | 4-3 | 2 | 8-12 |
| Boston University | 3-4 | 3 | 9-11 |
| Loyola Maryland | 3-4 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Lafayette | 3-4 | 3 | 8-12 |
| Navy | 3-4 | 3 | 6-14 |
| Holy Cross | 2-5 | 4 | 10-10 |
| Lehigh | 1-6 | 5 | 6-12 |
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