Junior Juan Mendez has averaged15.6 points per game against Loyola over his career.

NIAGARA UN., N.Y. -- The Niagara University men’s basketball team (15-8, 9-5) begins its last two-game home stand Thursday when it hosts Loyola (1-22, 1-13) at 7 p.m. in the Gallagher Center.

The Purple Eagles enter the contest on a losing note after dropping a 70-65 game at Fairfield on Monday. The loss has Niagara in a three-way tie for third place with Fairfield and Rider.

Loyola lost its 22nd game of the season Feb. 12 with it fell at Siena, 77-67. The Greyhounds have lost their last four games and will be looking for just their second win of the season Thursday.

Niagara leads the all-time series with Loyola, 21-11. The Purple Eagles have won the last 12 games vs. the Greyhounds.

The game will not be televised but can be heard live on WJJL (1440 AM) or on Niagara University’s official website at www.PurpleEagles.com.