Lady Bleu Devils Fall Short to Loyola in a Close Match
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loyola
5-4, 2-1
|
15 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 79 |
|
Dillard (LA)
5-3, 2-0
|
12 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 71 |
Team Stats
Loyola
| Game Statistics | Loyola | Dillard (LA) |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (27-55) | (23-70) |
| Field Goal % | 49.1% | 32.9% |
| Rebounds | 38 | 26 |
| Assists | 15 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 10 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 11 | 16 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 8 | 4 |
| Pts in the Paint | 46 | 30 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 13 | 10 |
NEW ORLEANS–In a closely contested match-up, Loyola emerged victorious over Dillard (LA) with a final score of 79-71. The game was evenly matched throughout, with Loyola holding a slight edge in shooting percentage at 49.1% compared to Dillard's 32.9%.
Deniya Thornton was the standout player for Loyola, leading the team with 23 points and 13 rebounds. Caitlin Travis also had a strong performance with 19 points and 7 rebounds. For Dillard, Skyler Christmas led the scoring with 19 points, followed by D'Mya Ferguson with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Both teams played with intensity and determination, but it was Loyola's efficient shooting and strong rebounding that ultimately secured the win. The victory improves Loyola's record to 5-4 overall and 2-1 in conference play, while Dillard falls to 5-3 overall and 2-0 in conference play.
Overall, it was an exciting and competitive game between Loyola and Dillard, showcasing the talent and skill of both teams.
-Bleu Devils-