No. 10 Florida Atlantic Triumphs over Loyola Chicago 75-62 in Season Opener

Vladislav Goldin's Career-High 19 Pts and 10 Rebs Propel Owls to Victory; Team Kicks off Season with Aiming to Improve on Last Year's Final Four Run

Florida Atlantic University's basketball team, the Owls, beat Loyola Chicago 75-62 in their season opener, with the Owls' Vladislav Goldin securing a career-high 19 points and 10 rebounds.
The Owls showcased their depth with three other players, Nicholas Boyd, Brandon Weatherspoon, and Johnell Davis, also scoring in double figures.
Despite leading with an 18-point lead, FAU faced a challenging push from Loyola, who scored 11 straight points pulling within 50-43 in the second half, demonstrating the resilience of the Ramblers.
Reacting to Loyola's push, Goldin scored on a hook and the team rallied with key plays to extend the lead 63-48, showing the Owls's capacity to respond under pressure.
Loyola's performance, despite the loss, offers a positive outlook for the Ramblers as they matched against a top 10 team; Philip Alston notably scored 15 points, showing potential for a strong season.