Northern Iowa Panthers vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 27 | 66 | |
| 23 | 20 | 43 |
Norris scores 19 to lead Loyola Chicago into MVC semifinals
ST. LOUIS -- — Braden Norris had 19 points as Loyola Chicago routed Northern Iowa 66-43 in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament semifinals on Saturday.
Norris made 4 of 6 3-pointers.
Marquise Kennedy had 13 points and six rebounds for Loyola Chicago (24-7). Ryan Schwieger added 12 points. Lucas Williamson had six rebounds.
Northern Iowa scored 23 first-half points, a season low.
AJ Green had 13 points and six rebounds for the Panthers (19-11). Trae Berhow added eight rebounds.
Noah Carter, whose 15 points per game entering the matchup ranked second on the Panthers, was held to seven points on 2-of-11 shooting.
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Game Information
St. Louis, MO
Referee:John Higgins
Referee:Roland Simmons
Referee:Gene Grimshaw
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 8-0 | - | 20-1 |
| George Mason | 7-1 | 1 | 19-2 |
| VCU | 6-2 | 2 | 15-6 |
| Dayton | 5-3 | 3 | 14-7 |
| Saint Joseph's | 5-3 | 3 | 13-8 |
| Rhode Island | 4-4 | 4 | 13-8 |
| George Washington | 4-4 | 4 | 13-8 |
| Davidson | 4-4 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Duquesne | 3-5 | 5 | 11-10 |
| La Salle | 3-5 | 5 | 7-14 |
| Richmond | 3-6 | 5.5 | 13-9 |
| St. Bonaventure | 2-6 | 6 | 13-8 |
| Fordham | 2-6 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-8 | 7.5 | 5-17 |
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 9-2 | - | 19-3 |
| Murray State | 8-3 | 1 | 16-6 |
| Illinois State | 7-4 | 2 | 15-7 |
| Bradley | 7-4 | 2 | 14-8 |
| UIC | 7-4 | 2 | 12-10 |
| Drake | 6-5 | 3 | 12-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 5-6 | 4 | 13-9 |
| Valparaiso | 4-6 | 4.5 | 10-11 |
| Southern Illinois | 3-7 | 5.5 | 9-12 |
| Indiana State | 2-9 | 7 | 9-13 |
| Evansville | 1-9 | 7.5 | 5-16 |
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