Loyola (MD) hosts American after Amorich's 20-point showing

American Eagles (0-15, 0-4 Patriot) at Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (6-9, 0-4 Patriot)

Baltimore; Monday, 4 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Loyola (MD) hosts American after Amandine Amorich scored 20 points in Loyola (MD)'s 63-59 loss to the Navy Midshipmen.

The Greyhounds are 4-3 on their home court. Loyola (MD) leads the Patriot averaging 30.9 points in the paint. Laura Salmeron leads the Greyhounds scoring 16.0.

The Eagles are 0-4 against Patriot opponents. American has a 0-2 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

Loyola (MD)'s average of 4.7 made 3-pointers per game is 1.1 fewer made shots on average than the 5.8 per game American gives up. American averages 5.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 fewer made shots on average than the 7.0 per game Loyola (MD) allows.

The matchup Monday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.

TOP PERFORMERS: Salmeron is shooting 39.9% and averaging 12.7 points for the Greyhounds.

Ivy Bales is averaging 6.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the Eagles.

LAST 10 GAMES: Greyhounds: 3-7, averaging 58.6 points, 30.2 rebounds, 12.0 assists, 8.0 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 40.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 62.4 points per game.

Eagles: 0-10, averaging 56.9 points, 32.5 rebounds, 12.8 assists, 5.9 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 35.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.8 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.