Davidson Wildcats face Loyola Chicago Ramblers in A-10 Tournament

The two teams will meet in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament

Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:42am

The Davidson Wildcats will take on the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in the opening round of the 2026 Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. Davidson finished the regular season with a 19-12 record and a 10-8 mark in A-10 play, while Loyola Chicago had a 9-23 overall record and a 5-14 conference record.

Why it matters

The A-10 Tournament is a high-stakes event that determines the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Both teams will be looking to extend their seasons with a win in this opening-round matchup.

The details

Davidson and Loyola Chicago faced off twice during the regular season, with Davidson winning both games. The Wildcats will be looking to continue their success against the Ramblers and advance in the tournament.

  • The game will take place on March 12, 2026.

The players

Davidson Wildcats

The Davidson Wildcats are the men's basketball team of Davidson College, a private liberal arts college in Davidson, North Carolina.

Loyola Chicago Ramblers

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers are the men's basketball team of Loyola University Chicago, a private Catholic university in Chicago, Illinois.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will advance to the quarterfinal round of the A-10 Tournament.

The takeaway

This opening-round matchup between Davidson and Loyola Chicago represents an opportunity for both teams to extend their seasons and keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.