Men's Basketball

Late Rally Pushed Loyola Over American, 86-84

Box Score

WASHINGTONSa'eed Nelson led the American with 20 points but a late second-half surge by Loyola erased a double-digit lead for an 86-84 Greyhound win on Wednesday evening at Bender Arena. 

Postgame Notes 

  • Nelson finished the night shooting 8-of-9 from the field with eight assists. 
  • Sam Iorio returned after missing the previous three games and finished with 18 points and eight rebounds. 
  • Mark Gasperini added 14 points and Stacy Beckton Jr. had 15 points and six rebounds. 
  • Loyola tied the contest as timed expired heading into the half 35-35. 
  • American jumped out to a 13-point lead with 7:47 remaining before the Loyola finished the game on a 29-14 run.
  • Loyola was led by Andrew Kostecka with 31 points and five steals. 

UP NEXT

  • AU hosts Colgate on Saturday. The game will be seen live on Stadium.
  • Prior to the contest, AU will honor its four seniors and one team manager on Senior Day. 

TICKET INFORMATION

  • Tickets to all AU Men's Basketball home games at Bender Arena are available throughout the season on AUeagles.com/Tickets.
  • Individual game tickets are available for $10 to $18 for adults and $7 to $14 for youth 17 & below and seniors over 65. Military members, veterans, and AU students are invited to join the Eagles for free admission with valid ID. Bring a group and save up to 50% off on end zone reserved seating.
  • AU has extended its free two tickets offer for Federal Government workers through the men's and women's basketball and wrestling regular seasons.
  • February 3-Pack: For $50 you will receive three sideline seats to any three games during the month.
  • AU fans and alumni receive a special 10% discount off any order now through Thursday, Feb. 14. Call 301.986.0986 and mention "AU Athletics" or visit www.ChevyChaseFlorist.com and use coupon code "GoAU" to receive your discount.
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Players Mentioned

Sam Iorio

#22 Sam Iorio

F
6' 6"
Sophomore
Stacy Beckton Jr.

#2 Stacy Beckton Jr.

G
6' 4"
Junior
Mark Gasperini

#23 Mark Gasperini

F/C
6' 10"
Senior
Sa

#0 Sa'eed Nelson

G
6' 2"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Sam Iorio

#22 Sam Iorio

6' 6"
Sophomore
F
Stacy Beckton Jr.

#2 Stacy Beckton Jr.

6' 4"
Junior
G
Mark Gasperini

#23 Mark Gasperini

6' 10"
Senior
F/C
Sa

#0 Sa'eed Nelson

6' 2"
Senior
G