Tie game

• Consecutive layups for Loyola tie the game at 16 with less than 8 minutes to go in the half. The Tigers are shooting 3 of 9 from three-point range, but they're getting good looks and the zone defense is really containing Loyola's star guard Blake Schilb, who has two points and two turnovers. Schilb was named to the preseason Mid-Major All-American team.
• Going back to the whole Savage not starting thing, there are really very few reasons that come to mind based on his play over the past two seasons as to why he might have lost the starting job. His replacement, Gunn, certainly has the makings of a dangerous gunner, but Savage already is one. Plus, Savage is the biggest guy on the team in terms of pounds, while Gunn's body is more like a point guard. Savage can play guard on offense while providing the defensive muscle of a forward inside.
• Nifty Buffmire pass to Finley gives the freshman his first career points to tie the game at 18. Buffmire is being used as more of a forward early on here (the pass came while he operated out of the post) while Schroeder continues to manage the point (he's the only player who has played every minute for Princeton so far).