Nick Knacks: Poor Administrative Decisions and Off-the-Court Issues Impair...
As expected, the Bulls have had a lackluster season so far. They’re 2-9 on the season, and the only reason they’re not last in the Eastern Conference standings is because the Atlanta Hawks have played,...
View ArticleMuscat Let Go as Loyola Women’s Volleyball Coach
Loyola women’s volleyball coach, Chris Muscat, will not return as head coach next season, Loyola athletics announced in a press release. Muscat was let go as a department decision, according to the...
View ArticleTakeaways: Men’s Basketball Defeats Samford 88-67
What went down: The Loyola men’s basketball team (4-0) took on Samford University at Gentile Arena Nov. 19. Despite playing without senior guard Ben Richardson, who suffered a broken hand against the...
View ArticleTakeaways: Men’s Basketball Defeats Mississippi Valley State 63-50, Improves...
What went down: Despite a sluggish first half, the Loyola men’s basketball team managed to hold off Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) 63-50 at Gentile Arena Nov. 21. Loyola is off to its best...
View ArticleRichardson’s Injury Gives First-Years a Chance
The Loyola men’s basketball team (7-1) is without its top defender, as senior guard Ben Richardson went down with a broken hand against the University of Missouri-Kansas City Nov. 16. The earliest...
View ArticleVolleyball Picking Up the Pieces After Rough 2017
After losing to Missouri State University Nov. 17, Loyola women’s volleyball head coach Chris Muscat and his entire staff were let go upon completion of the team’s 2017 campaign. The Ramblers finished...
View ArticleTakeaways: Men’s Basketball Improves to 8-1 with 85-61 Victory over UIC
What went down: The Loyola men’s basketball team (8-1) was firing on all cylinders in its first game since an 87-53 loss to Boise State University Nov. 29. Loyola put on an offensive show in an 85-61...
View ArticleMoser Models Coaching After SLU Mentor Rick Majerus
Aug. 24, 2007, legendary men’s basketball head coach Rick Majerus was hired at Saint Louis University (SLU). His first hire was Porter Moser as an assistant coach, who was let go as head coach at...
View ArticleUpset Alert: Loyola Defeats No. 5 Florida 65-59 to Improve to 9-1
What went down: The Loyola men’s basketball team (9-1) traveled to Gainesville, Florida to take on the No. 5-ranked University of Florida. After making 10 of their first 13 points early on, the...
View ArticleTakeaways: Men’s Basketball Keeps Rolling, Defeats Norfolk State 80-52
What went down: After upsetting No. 5-ranked University of Florida 65-59 Dec. 6, the Loyola men’s basketball team (10-1) defeated Norfolk State University 80-52. How it happened: The Ramblers shot a...
View ArticleLoyola Names New Women’s Volleyball Coach
The Loyola women’s volleyball team hired Amanda Berkley as its new head coach, athletics director Steve Watson said in a press release. Berkley comes to Loyola after spending the last five seasons as...
View ArticleMilton Doyle to Sign Two-Way Contract with Brooklyn Nets
Former Loyola guard Milton Doyle is set to sign a two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets Dec. 18, his agent Keith Kreiter confirmed to The PHOENIX. A two-way contract is for players who spend most of...
View ArticleTakeaways: Men’s Basketball Comes Back to Defeat Evansville 66-59 for First...
What went down: After losing to Missouri State University to open Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) play, the Loyola men’s basketball team (11-3, 1-1) defeated the University of Evansville 64-57 at...
View ArticleTakeaways: Men’s Basketball Defeats Illinois State 68-61
What went down: The Loyola men’s basketball team (13-4, 3-2) traveled to Normal to take on Illinois State University (ISU) Jan. 10. The Ramblers defeated the Redbirds 68-61 for their first victory at...
View ArticleNick Knacks: Breaking Down a Wide-Open MVC
Going into the men’s basketball season, it was widely speculated the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) would be up for grabs after Wichita State University’s departure. Six games into conference play,...
View ArticleMen’s Basketball Wraps Up Busy Winter Break
While many students were home for winter break, the Loyola men’s basketball team (14-4, 4-2) played seven games and saw mixed results, going 4-3 overall and starting Missouri Valley Conference (MVC)...
View ArticleTakeaways: Men’s Basketball Moves Into Tie for First in MVC with 79-65 Win...
What went down: The Loyola men’s basketball team (15-4, 5-2) took on Southern Illinois University (SIU) at Gentile Arena Jan. 17. The Ramblers defeated the Salukis 79-65 to move into a three-way tie...
View ArticleMen’s Basketball Tied for First Place in MVC
The Loyola men’s basketball team (16-4, 6-2) moved into a tie for first place in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) standings with Drake University following a 70-54 victory over Valparaiso...
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An Open Letter to the NCAA: Don’t Change the Transfer Rule
A report surfaced Jan. 14 that the NCAA is considering meeting to discuss changes to the transfer rule that would give athletes immediate eligibility when they change schools. The rule would take...
View ArticleJunior College Players Hit or Miss at Loyola
The Loyola men’s basketball team (16-4, 6-2) has seen success with junior college players during head coach Porter Moser’s seven seasons at the helm. An average of 14.5 percent of junior college men’s...
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