Bleu Devils Lose Game after a Tough Second Half

NEW ORLEANS–In a hard-fought matchup between Loyola and Dillard (LA) on December 2, 2024, Loyola came out on top with a 75-67 victory. Loyola, with a record of 3-7 overall and 0-2 in conference play, managed to secure the win against Dillard (LA), who now sits at 5-4 overall and 1-1 in conference play.

Loyola's Braelee Albert led the team with 15 points, while Kosta Bjelicic also contributed significantly with 15 points off the bench. Dillard (LA) saw a strong performance from Justin Warren, who scored 22 points in the losing effort.

The game was closely contested throughout, with Loyola pulling away in the second half to secure the win. Both teams had solid shooting performances, with Loyola shooting 36.6% from the field and Dillard (LA) shooting 33.3%.

Overall, Loyola's balanced scoring attack and solid defensive efforts helped them come out on top in this matchup. Despite Dillard (LA)'s strong individual performances, they were unable to secure the win. This game serves as a reminder that every point and possession counts in college basketball, and Loyola was able to capitalize on their opportunities to secure the victory.

-Bleu Devils–