Postgame — Week of April 17: Men’s Volleyball Gears up for MIVA Semifinals,...
Phoenix sports editors Nick Schultz and Abby Schnable are joined by men’s volleyball beat writes Andrew Elliott and Kyle Brown to discuss the Loyola men’s volleyball team’s chances in the MIVA...
View ArticleJevon Mamon Joins Mullins at Southern Illinois
Former Loyola men’s basketball associate head coach Bryan Mullins is bringing another Rambler coach with him to Southern Illinois University. Mullins, who was named head coach at Southern Illinois...
View ArticlePostgame — Week of April 24: A Conversation with Loyola Men’s Volleyball...
Phoenix sports editors Nick Schultz and Abby Schnable and sports writer Kyle Brown have a conversation with Loyola men’s golfer-turned-men’s volleyball superfan Nick Welden about his posters, his...
View ArticleColumn: Porter Moser Already Had A Great Recruiting Class. He Managed to Make...
The roster is set. Now, it’s time to evaluate. Loyola men’s basketball head coach Porter Moser has brought in arguably his best recruiting class since taking over the program in 2011 — a class that...
View ArticlePostgame — Summer 2019: Previewing Loyola Athletics in the 2019-20 School Year
In the final episode of the 2018-19 school year, Phoenix sports editors Nick Schultz, Abby Schnable and Kyle Brown preview what lies ahead for Loyola Athletics in 2019-20 — from soccer in the fall to...
View ArticleThe Final Four Effect: How Porter Moser’s Life Changed After Loyola’s Magical...
It’s been more than a year since the Loyola men’s basketball team fell to University of Michigan in the NCAA Tournament Final Four and changed campus. High school seniors started looking to attend...
View ArticleMullins ‘Prepared’ For First Head Coaching Opportunity
After the Loyola men’s basketball team lost to Bradley University in the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Tournament March 9, the team headed back to Chicago. Shortly after the...
View ArticleMarques Townes to Work Out with Milwaukee Bucks
Former Loyola guard Marques Townes is set for his first NBA workout as he prepares to test the draft. Townes has a workout with the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday afternoon, sources close to Townes told The...
View ArticleMarques Townes Lands Workout with Miami Heat
Less than a week before the NBA Draft, former Loyola guard Marques Townes is set to have another workout in front of scouts. Townes told The Phoenix he has a workout scheduled with the Miami Heat June...
View ArticleJeff Tylka Out as Loyola Softball Coach
After five years as Loyola softball head coach, Jeff Tylka won’t return to his post next season, Loyola Athletics confirmed. Tylka’s contract expired after the 2019 season and wasn’t renewed, a Loyola...
View ArticleCooper Kaifes Out for 2019-20 Season With Torn Labrum
After becoming a fan favorite in his first season on the Loyola men’s basketball team, rising sophomore guard Cooper Kaifes will miss the 2019-20 season after suffering a torn labrum in his hip....
View ArticleMVC Coaches Welcome New Three-Point Distance
The NCAA announced its new rules for the 2019-20 men’s basketball season in June, including one which moved the three-point line back 16 and three-quarter inches — a change Missouri Valley Conference...
View ArticleMen’s Basketball Season Opener Set for Nov. 5
For the eighth straight season, the Loyola men’s basketball team is set to open its season at home. Loyola is scheduled to face University of California, Davis (UC Davis) at Gentile Arena Nov. 5 at...
View ArticleMarques Townes Signs Professional Contract in Spain
After a stint in the NBA Summer League, former Loyola men’s basketball player Marques Townes is set to play professionally in Europe this season. Townes signed a contract with Club Baloncesto Murcia...
View ArticleLoyola Hires New Softball Coach
The Loyola softball team officially hired its new head coach Monday afternoon. Alicia Abbott is set to take over as the Ramblers’ head coach, Loyola athletics director Steve Watson announced in a...
View Article‘I Don’t Really Know What Feeling Old Means’: A Century of Sister Jean
Click here to listen to Sister Jean on The Phoenix’s news podcast, The Byline. Sister Jean Dolores-Schmidt, BVM, said eating well, sleeping well and praying well have helped her lead a long life — but...
View ArticleHow Sister Jean Helped Porter Moser Through A Major Decision
When Porter Moser was hired as Loyola men’s basketball coach in 2011, he immediately forged a bond with team chaplain Sister Jean Dolores-Schmidt, BVM. The two have become close friends — so close...
View ArticleColumn: I’ve Made it to Senior Year. Time for My #OneLastDance
The 2019-20 school year is upon us. Returning students are getting ready for another year in Rogers Park and rising first-years are preparing to begin a four-year journey they’ll never forget. As for...
View ArticleBig Names Show Out for Sister Jean’s 100th Birthday
As she took the microphone at her 100th birthday celebration Wednesday afternoon, Sister Jean Dolores-Schmidt, BVM said it “looks like classes started” because of how many people were in the audience....
View ArticlePHOTOS: Alfie Norville Practice Facility Opens for Business
Loyola’s new basketball and volleyball practice facility, the Alfie Norville Practice Facility, officially opened its doors at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 25. The facility is located next to Mertz...
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