The Loyola Ramblers had three shots to date to make themselves into an at-large candidate. They were competitive in all three. And all three times, they came up short: at Ohio State, home against St. Louis and at Purdue. They still have a home game against Northern Iowa, and their two Horizon League games against Butler carry greater weight now, but if you see Loyola in the NCAAs now, it'll probably be as the Horizon tournament winner.
They're going to be hungry for a big game against the Panthers. They are talented (return 5 starters from a 19 win team), and they are playing at home.
Loyola message board: http://p206.ezboard.com/framblermaniafrm1



Comment