What went down: The Loyola women’s basketball team (5-18, 3-10) continued its three game homestead against Missouri State Friday night. After a rocky first five minutes, the Ramblers kept the game close, but lost to the Bears 69-58.
How it happened: Missouri State had the lead early on, but Loyola gained momentum and trailed the Bears by three points going into halftime. Although the Ramblers outscored the Bears in the third quarter and took a two-point lead in the fourth quarter, it wasn’t enough to win.
Analysis: The Ramblers had a rough first quarter but increased their field goal percentage in the second half, finishing at 48 percent for the game.