Loyola Chicago absorbed an 82-48 defeat against Green Bay on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, during the Ramblers’ first road contest of the season at the Kress Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, loyolaramblers.com reported.
The Ramblers slipped to a 1-1 record overall and 0-0 in the Atlantic 10 Conference after struggling to contain a potent Phoenix squad that built a 44-23 advantage by halftime, according to dubsports.io data. Loyola briefly flashed competitiveness in the opening minutes, constructing an early 6-0 run anchored by an 8-5 lead with 8:11 remaining in the first quarter before Green Bay seized control.
Sophomore guard Mireia Jurado paced the Loyola offense with 10 points while grabbing a team-high five rebounds over 34 minutes on the floor, though she shot 4-for-11 from the field, dubsports.io noted. Off the bench, junior Gabby Wilke contributed nine points by shooting 4-for-6, while sophomore Angela Le Faou added six points, hitting two of her three attempts from beyond the arc.
How the Game Unfolded Across Four Quarters
Green Bay asserted dominance early, outscoring Loyola 21-13 in the opening frame and expanding the gap with a 23-10 second-quarter surge. The deficit continued to swell after the break as the Phoenix pushed their margin to 62-32 heading into the final period.
Loyola tried to mount brief counter-punches, opening the third quarter with a 5-0 burst that narrowed the gap to 62-37 with nine minutes left on the clock. Non-starters provided a late spark by netting seven of Loyola’s 16 fourth-quarter points, but Green Bay outscored the visitors 20-16 down the stretch to seal the 82-48 final score, dubsports.io reported.
Despite the lopsided scoreline, the Ramblers edged the hosts 33-29 on the boards, securing 10 offensive rebounds that translated into five second-chance points. Loyola also recorded assists on 62 percent of its made field goals, showcasing sharp ball movement even under defensive pressure.
Loyola's Bench Sparks 18 Points Behind Wichmann
Loyola’s reserves injected vital energy into the rotation, collectively generating an 18-point performance from the bench. Gemma Wichmann chipped in seven points in 15 minutes of action, shooting a flawless 4-for-4 from the free-throw line, while graduate student Hailey Johnson made her Loyola debut by pulling down one rebound.
Head coach Morgan Paige addressed the squad’s performance against a formidable opponent after the final buzzer. “Tonight was a tough game against a Sweet 16 level opponent,” Paige said, according to loyolaramblers.com. “We showed glimpses of competitive effort and what we can be when we execute the game plan.”
Paige also highlighted individual growth within the roster, noting Jurado’s persistent scoring impact and praising Wichmann for extra effort on the glass. “MJ [Jurado] continues to be a consistent offensive presence for us as she stays aggressive on each catch and finds way to impact the game,” Paige stated.
“Gemma [Wichmann] is a spark off the bench with the extra effort to rebound outside of her area, and she will continue to grow as she gains college experience.”
Preparing for the Home Stand Against Arkansas State
The Ramblers return to Chicago to regroup ahead of their next matchup against Arkansas State scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at 7 p.m., according to bvmsports.com. That home fixture marks a quick turnaround for a roster looking to translate Saturday’s brief scoring bursts into sustained four-quarter execution.
