Baltimore witnessed an exciting basketball clash on Saturday as Loyola Maryland triumphed over Boston University with a narrow 69-67 scoreline.

Jacob Theodosiou contributed significantly to the Greyhounds’ success with 14 points, shooting 4 for 10 from the field, including an impressive 4 for 7 from three-point range. This victory improved Loyola’s season record to 9-12 overall and 4-6 in the Patriot League. Alongside Theodosiou, Braeden Speed added 13 points, demonstrating his effectiveness with 4 for 8 shooting from the field, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc, and also secured four free throws out of six attempts. Speed also grabbed nine rebounds, showcasing his all-around performance. Milos Ilic scored 11 points for the Greyhounds, hitting 5 of 10 shots and securing eight rebounds, further solidifying the team’s performance.

On the other side, Boston University (11-12, 5-5) had strong contributions from Kyrone Alexander, who finished the game with a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds, alongside four steals. His teammate, Malcolm Chimezie, also tallied 16 points, while Miles Brewster chipped in with 13 points to keep the Terriers competitive throughout the match.

Loyola took a slim lead into halftime, with Speed scoring nine points before the break, leaving the score at 36-34. The Greyhounds surged in the second half, responding with a decisive 7-0 run that erased a three-point deficit, giving them a 60-56 advantage with just over six minutes remaining in the game. Despite Chimezie narrowing the score to 69-67 with a free throw 26 seconds left on the clock, neither team could convert in the closing moments, securing victory for Loyola Maryland.