American University Defeats Loyola Maryland 73-54

American University triumphed over Loyola Maryland with a decisive 73-54 victory, led by Matt Rogers and Elijah Stephens, who each scored 19 points. The Eagles controlled the game from the start, leading 39-19 at halftime, with Rogers contributing significantly to the score. Loyola Maryland's Jordan Stiemke was the top scorer for the Greyhounds with 11 points, as they struggled to keep pace with American's offense. The game marked an important moment in the Patriot League as both teams aimed to improve their standings; American is now at 9-9 overall and 3-2 in league play. This matchup was the first encounter of the season between these two teams in conference action. The Greyhounds, now at 7-9 and 2-3 in the Patriot League, will need to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings to remain competitive moving forward.