Loyola Maryland grabbed a needed result Thursday, edging Lehigh 89-84 in a fast-paced, offense-forward game on Feb. 5, 2026. With both teams trading punches throughout, the Greyhounds were simply cleaner at the finish line, closing out a five-point win that stands out given their 7-16 record entering the night.
How it happened
The opening half played like a track meet. Loyola Maryland took a slim 35-33 lead into the break after two high-scoring segments that never allowed either side to fully settle in. Lehigh answered every early run, keeping the margin tight and setting up a game that was always going to be decided by late-game execution rather than early separation.
That’s where Loyola Maryland delivered. Despite the back-and-forth nature of the contest, the Greyhounds finished with 89 points and protected the win, holding Lehigh to 84. In a game with minimal margin for error, Loyola Maryland did just enough to keep Lehigh from flipping the result in the closing stretch.
Turning point
With the scoreline tight at halftime (35-33 Loyola Maryland), the second-half swing came down to Loyola’s ability to keep its offense stable while maintaining a narrow cushion. Lehigh stayed within striking distance, but Loyola Maryland never ceded control long enough for the visitors to land a decisive run.
What it means going forward
For Loyola Maryland, the win is a tangible boost in a season that has been defined by uneven stretches—reflected in a 7-16 record and a LWWLW form line entering the game. Results like this matter because they validate a path to winning: score efficiently, withstand counters, and close possessions late.
For Lehigh, now 10-13 after the loss, the takeaway is less about effort and more about finishing. The Mountain Hawks came in with WLWWL form and put up 84 points, but the defensive margin wasn’t there in an 89-84 outcome—an equation that’s hard to survive on the road.
Game details
Final: Loyola Maryland 89, Lehigh 84
Date: Feb. 5, 2026
Season: 2025-26 (NCAA)
Venue: TBD
Halftime: Loyola Maryland 35, Lehigh 33