BY STEFAN MODRICH/@StefanJModrich Loyola’s perfect record at home didn’t last long into 2017 as the Ramblers (10-5) squandered a five-point advantage late in the first half and were buried by a series of Illinois State runs, falling 81-59 to the Redbirds (10-4) in their return to…
Basically, there’s two ways to look at Loyola’s 102-98 loss at Drake on Thursday. One is to commend the Ramblers for nearly pulling off one of the most remarkable comebacks in college basketball. Second is to focus on how the Ramblers needed a miracle just…
Despite spotting Toledo a 19-0 run, Loyola still stood a chance in the final minutes of Tuesday’s meeting. The Ramblers trailed 69-67 entering the final minute, but Jonathan Williams drained a dagger 3-pointer with 42 seconds left, allowing the Rockets to earn a 74-70 victory…
Loyola put on an offensive clinic Saturday in a 72-56 win against Milwaukee. The Ramblers shot 67.5% from the field while senior guard Milton Doyle and junior forward Aundre Jackson had near-perfect afternoons. Doyle scored a season-high 22 points along with 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 2…
Watching Bruno Skokna play for Loyola, you probably would not expect he was a freshman if you didn’t know better. The 6’4″ guard possesses some rough spots, but he plays with a poise and grit that emits a veteran vibe. Skokna received his first career…
With Gentile Arena handing out free Chick-fil-A sandwiches to students before Wednesday’s game, Loyola was too full to bite on Wright State’s pump fakes. The result was another strong effort defensively as the Ramblers won 77-64 and held Raiders leading scorer Mark Alstork, who entered the…
As monumental as Saturday’s win against Mountain West favorite San Diego State was, Loyola had a chance for an even bigger victory one week earlier when facing NC State on the road. The Ramblers lost a double-digit lead and fell 79-77 in a game that came down…
CHICAGO — Loyola pulled away from Norfolk State late in the second half on Wednesday for a 75-62 win. The Ramblers improved to 6-2 overall and 4-0 at Gentile Arena as juniors Clayton Custer and Aundre Jackson led the way. Here are five thoughts on…
CHICAGO — Loyola used a handful of double-digit scoring runs Sunday to cruise past IU-Northwest with a 100-51 win. Coach Porter Moser emptied his bench as the game got out of hand, using the entirety of his 17-man roster, and 15 different players scored. Here are…
Senior guard Milton Doyle scored 21 points Friday as Loyola pulled away from Alcorn State for a 69-44 win in its season opener. The Ramblers trailed early in the second half but used a 17-0 run to take command. “We didn’t panic tonight and that…
