CHICAGO (December 27, 2021) – Loyola University Chicago's men's basketball game at Southern Illinois on January 2 will now begin at 4 p.m. CT and be televised live to a national audience on ESPN2, it was announced today by the league office and network. The game was originally slated for a 5 p.m. CT start on ESPNU.
 
The Ramblers (9-2, 1-0 MVC), who have won five straight contests, will be playing their first game since December 10 when they posted their second straight true road victory versus a power conference opponent by taking down Vanderbilt, 69-58.