CHICAGO (January 6, 2023) – Loyola University Chicago (6-8, 0-2 A10) rounds out its two-game roadtrip on Saturday, January 7 when the Ramblers take on George Mason (9-6, 1-1) in conference action. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. (CT) inside EagleBank Arena on ESPN+.
 
Last Time Out
For the second consecutive game, Bryce Golden scored 13 points, the most points he's scored in a game for the Ramblers, while Philip Alston added 12, as Loyola dropped an 80-57 road decision to Davidson. With Loyola trailing by just a pair with 17:35 remaining in the game, Davidson would go on a 20-7 to pull away from the Ramblers.
 
Scouting George Mason
Saturday's meeting will be the first ever meeting between the Ramblers and George Mason. The game will be Loyola's second-ever game in the state of Virginia, having won at William & Mary, 71-66, on Feb. 23, 2008. The Patriots enter the game 9-6 overall and 1-1 in Atlantic 10 play, opening conference play with a win over Richmond before falling at St. Bonaventure last time out. Four George Mason players average in double figures, led by Victory Bailey Jr.'s 13.1 points per game while Josh Oduro (12.8), DeVon Cooper (10.7) and Ronald Polite III (10.2) also score 10 or more points per game. Oduro leads the rebounding efforts while 6.9 rebounds per contest while Polite dishes out a team-leading 3.8 assists per game. As a team, the Patriots are second in the A10 in 3-point field goal percentage, connecting at a 36.8% clip. The team ranks third in assists per game (14.9), field goal percentage (46.5) and rebound margin (+4.6). Individually, Bailey Jr. ranks second in the conference, trailing Loyola's Marquise Kennedy, in 3-point field goal percentage (46.8)
 
Up Next
Loyola returns home for a Tuesday, Jan. 10 contest against VCU. Tip-off on CBS Sports Network is set for 6 p.m.