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South Preview: Loyola, Sister Jean eyeing another March run

By WILL GRAVESMarch 17, 2022 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The packaging is still there. On the surface anyway. Don't be fooled. The whole “Cinderella” thing surrounding Loyola Chicago no longer applies.

Yes, the enduring symbol for the Jesuit school located hard against Lake Michigan in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood remains Sister Jean, the centenarian nun and team chaplain who became a folk hero during the school's stunning run to the Final Four in 2018.

Norris scores 19 to lead Loyola Chicago into MVC semifinals

March 5, 2022 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Braden Norris had 19 points as Loyola Chicago routed Northern Iowa 66-43 in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament semifinals on Saturday.

Norris made 4 of 6 3-pointers.

Marquise Kennedy had 13 points and six rebounds for Loyola Chicago (24-7).

Green leads Northern Iowa to MVC regular-season title

February 27, 2022 GMT

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — AJ Green scored seven of his 32 points in overtime to spark Northern Iowa to a 102-96 victory over Loyola Chicago on Saturday, wrapping up the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title for the Panthers.

Uguak carries Loyola Chicago past Illinois State 59-50

February 22, 2022 GMT

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Aher Uguak registered 17 points and seven rebounds as Loyola Chicago got past Illinois State 59-50 on Monday night.

Tate Hall had 11 points and seven rebounds for the Ramblers (21-6, 12-4 Missouri Valley Conference).

DeVries scores 24 to lead Drake past Loyola Chicago 83-76

February 20, 2022 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Tucker DeVries matched his season high with 24 points as Drake got past Loyola Chicago 83-76 on Saturday.

Garrett Sturtz had 15 points, seven rebounds and five steals for Drake (19-9, 10-5 Missouri Valley Conference).

Knight lifts Loyola Chicago past Valparaiso 71-69

February 17, 2022 GMT

VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Chris Knight had a season-high 20 points, including a go-ahead basket with 57 seconds left, and Loyola Chicago edged past Valparaiso 71-69 on Wednesday night.

Lucas Williamson had 12 points for Loyola Chicago (20-5, 11-3 Missouri Valley Conference).

Wilkins scores 20, leads Drake past Loyola Chicago 77-68

January 31, 2022 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — D.J. Wilkins scored 20 points to propel Drake to a 77-68 victory over Loyola Chicago on Sunday.

Wilkins made 6 of 12 shots with two 3-pointers for the Bulldogs (16-6, 7-2 Missouri Valley Conference).

Williamson’s run sends Loyola Chicago past Indiana St.

January 16, 2022 GMT

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Lucas Williamson scored 17 points and Marquise Kennedy scored 15 and Loyola Chicago won its ninth straight beating Indiana State 64-56 on Saturday.

The Ramblers (13-2, 4-0 Missouri Valley Conference) are off to their best start in conference action since the 2001-02 season.

Norris to the rescue as Loyola Chicago tops Valpo in 2OT

January 12, 2022 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Braden Norris scored nine of his 23 points in the second overtime and Loyola Chicago never trailed in the final session and beat Valparaiso 81-74 on Tuesday night.

Norris went 3-for-3 shooting from 3-point range and finished 5 for 9 from 3 overall.

Loyola Chicago drains 17 3-pointers in win over Vanderbilt

December 11, 2021 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Braden Norris scored 18 points, all on 3-pointers, Loyola Chicago made 17 3-pointers, and the Ramblers defeated Vanderbilt 69-58 on Friday night.

Loyola (9-2) scored all but 18 of its points on 3-pointers and also had 19 assists.

Bingham’s dunk gets Spartans past Ramblers 63-61 at Atlantis

November 24, 2021 GMT

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Marcus Bingham Jr. dunked home an alley-oop pass from Tyson Walker with 3.4 seconds left to lift Michigan State past Loyola Chicago 63-61 in Wednesday's first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis.

Uguak carries Loyola Chicago over CSU 103-45

November 10, 2021 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Aher Uguak had 16 points to lead six Loyola Chicago players in double figures as the Ramblers easily defeated Coppin State 103-45 on Tuesday night in a season opener.

Saint Thomas, Braden Norris and Ryan Schwieger added 13 points apiece for the Ramblers.

Loyola Chicago gets MVC crown over Drake, 7th NCAA berth

By STEVE OVERBEYMarch 7, 2021 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cameron Krutwig and Braden Norris scored 20 points apiece to lead No. 20 Loyola Chicago to a 75-65 win over Drake in the Missouri Valley Conference championship game Sunday for a spot in the NCAA Tournament...