20-20; 7:55 in the 1st

• Mamadou takes one step to many on the other end and is called on a walk. Loyola ball.
• Alujevic hits a three in the corner on a textbook demonstration on how to move the ball against a 2-3 zone. Fantastic job by the Hounds on that possession. 20-20 tie.
• Oop to Brown, who gets a little revenge. 20-17 Stags.
• On a rebound earlier, Mamadou had a little "altercation" with the Loyola's star player, Gerald Brown. Brown went down hard on the play. That's Mamadou for you. He's not afraid to mix it up.
• Great D from Mamadou and Shake on a trap play. With time winding down, Manning is calledd for a walk. The coaching staff and bench seemed thrilled with the effort. They look strong on D thus far.
• Marty O'Sullivan hits a three from the top of the key. He's been shooting the ball well lately, including from long-range. He had 13 a few nights ago in Buffalo. 20-15 Stags.
• Mamadou is back in the game. And I can hear him from over here.
• Herbie hits both and FU is back on top. 17-15 Stags.
• I see a "We <3>
• Plenty of alumni here today, a great sign for the school. People are starting to get excited about this team.
• Dapper Cooley watch: blue shirt and a sweet Fairfield red striped tie. Different. In a good way.

- Keith Connors