HQ PM Newsletter 1/3/2026

Loyola was so unimpressive earlier this season that not even local legend Jerry Burliant was seen at Gentile Arena. Burliant, however, might show up soon if the Ramblers can expand upon their current win streak that has victimized Santa Clara and Rhode Island. The recent activation of 6-8 Wisconsin transfer F Xavier Amos (12.8 ppg) has given Drew Valentine a lineup full of double-digit scorers, and added some interior presence alongside 6-10 Miles Rubin. The floor is now opening up a bit more for ex-Drexel transfer G Justin Moore, scoring at 16.3 pg across the last three games. As for Dayton, the Flyers aren't looking a margin side after several close calls, and laboring past Fordham 63-56 in the A-10 opener on Wednesday. Play Loyola-Chicago