10-8 Loyola; 15:31 in the 1st

• Sullivan hits another three on a kick-out following an Anthony Johnson miss and an ensuing fast break. Sullivan looks like a pure shooter. Loyola now leads.
• The Stags show some full court pressure. Loyola is timid at first, but Sullivan drains an open three to make it a one point game. Stags 8-7.
• Greg Nero posts up and nails an awkward shot and is fouled. Nice job by Nero hanging in there and getting a shot off. He adds the free throw to make it 8-4 FU.
• Omari Israel hits a hook shot in the lane. 5-4 Stags.
• Jon Han misses a three, but Anthony Johnson tips it in on a nice job under the board. 5-2 Stags.
• Peanut Johnson is fouled on a fast break attempt, but they call the foul on the floor. Stag ball.
• Jon Han nails a three from the top on a nice look. 3-2 Stags.
• Marquis Sullivan hits a jumper from the foul line off a screen. 2-0 Hounds.
• The Stags have trouble generating offense and turn the ball over early.
• Loyola comes out in a 2-3 zone.
• The "Voice of Men's Basketball at Fairfield", Mr. Jimmy Fitzgerald was honored by A.D. Gene Doris and the Fairfield athletics community. Congrats to a great man!
• Nice cheering section - including the men's lax team. Good to see the other teams helping out each other.
• Pre-game meal of lasagna and bread sticks. Mama mia!

- Keith Connors