Loyola Maryland MCBB Team Linked to Investigation into Unusual Betting Activity

The Loyola Maryland men's basketball team is the subject of an inquiry into unusual wagering activity.

The Maryland Lottery & Gaming Control Agency relayed that information to Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated.

"We are aware of the investigation, and based on the scope of this investigation the Agency's role is limited to providing licensee contact information," Seth Elkin, an agency spokesperson, wrote in an email to Forde.

The Greyhounds just finished a 7-25 season (last in the Patriot League at 5-13) that ended with a first-round loss to Navy in the conference tournament. On Friday, Loyola Maryland announced that head coach Tavaras Hardy was stepping down after six seasons to pursue other professional opportunities. The Greyhounds went 66-110 under Hardy.

The news dropped one day after SI reported (following confirmation from the American Athletic Conference) that gambling watchdog company U.S. Integrity flagged UAB's 100-72 win over Temple due to unusual gambling activity.

"The point spread for the UAB-Temple game increased steadily during the day, from UAB being a 1.5-point favorite to the Blazers being favored by eight and ultimately settling at seven before tip-off," Forde wrote.

Forde added that "a source in the gambling space says U.S. Integrity has been monitoring Temple games for a while."