Haha I was watching the scoreboard for the Nevada game and it looked somewhat promsing for another 61-62 to occur. Was getting ready to switch it on. Oh well! Survive and advance Loyola...at least until my Wolverines *cut you down* 😈
Loyola has beat Florida, in Gainesville (#5 in December); #6 Miami on Thursday; and now #3 Tennessee. In South Region, only #2 Cincinnati remains from top 4 seeds.
Tennessee plays a lot like Cincy. Defensive stalwart with a decent, but not great offense. Loyola has a legit shot of reaching the Elite 8, and even the Final 4 if somehow Kentucky gets upset before the regional final...which unfortunately I don't see happening.
At the beginning of this run, I was fortunate enough to witness myself, both of the first two games in Dallas. I feel privileged to have experienced such moments.
I was lucky to see them beat a scary Nevada squad. Juco guyz were built nba ready. They hit 2 3pts at the end to keep it a 1 poss game. Then Kentucky fans 90% of crowd was shocked that they had to play a team. K-State was sharp and smart. Loyola got a break. K-State seemed to have no legs.
It’s because this game was played in Dallas, very close to where Texas Tech is located. The Texas Tech-Florida Game was after this one, and many Tech fans, being as classy as always, chose to stay outside the stadium and drink, as alcohol isn’t served at college games. Another reason it looks so bad there, is because that was the designated Texas Tech section.
As a Gryffindor alumnus, this is still the most memorable and emotional March game in my known world. Custer's shot was aided from above. 11, Loyola's seed, is also my favorite number and there's another story within this fairy tale tournament run ;-)
Golshten was 5 8 guard. Hughes was the guy. It was a shame played last game against a monster team. Nothing was falling. Still a Great showing by the c or d team from Chicago Public League. That is not a insult.
GO LOYOLA ☺️🔥🙌🙌. Im supporting You alongside MICHIGAN AND MICHIGAN STATE. GO ALL THE WAY!!!! You guys are lucky to have Sister Jean Dolores As a Blessed Supporter .
Nick: their basketball team is always bad because white players are not allowed to play. this cuts out a large demographic of great athletes and opportunities which is why most of these teams are compromised. when you only let blacks play on your teams it makes you very one dimensional.thanks to the owners college basketball has become just like the NBA which means no whiteys allowed.
badgr fan that was funny or maybe the white guys just couldnt make the roster Dukes 2nd best player is a white guy in my opinion you can disagree with me.
I did too. Anyone who has paid any attention to them at all knows they are a quality basketball team. They are tough, disciplined, well-coached, and really don't beat themselves. On the defensive side of the ball, they make you work for every inch. I think they are going to take Nevada and go to the Elite 8 too.
Ya same... that game is a tossup tho. I didn't originally have Loyola in the E8 (b/c I thought they were gonna end up facing Cincy in the S16) but yah I agree they could def. beat the Wolfpack
reckless it’s really all the Missouri valley teams honestly.. creighton when they were in the valley. Wichita State in 11 northern Iowa in 08 against Kansas and alittle bit 2016 and now Loyola CHi in 2018.. who’s gonna be the next. Hope it’s Indiana State
@@Mike_we23 The Valley (the nickname based on the MVC logo) has always been killing it in the NCAA Tournaments! I sense Drake (if Loyola-Chicago can’t replicate what they did in ‘18) will be the new team nobody wants to face in the Dance.
@@Mike_we23 Let’s hope. As it stands as I say it... The two teams I mentioned will meet in the MVC Championship Game tomorrow. Drake was one of the “bubble” teams and needed a big showing to make it to the Dance. Already succeeded in one area by lieu of beating Missouri State today in their semifinal game.
Scoffield shpd have gotten the ball more. The officials knew who to pick on bc they knew if scoffield was in foul trouble it would help LMM. Scoffield is going yo be a good NBA player for a long time.
Toad8508 I'm pretty sure the Preds are still laughing considering they are the best team in hockey right now and 'Cago isn't going to make the playoffs
Hasan Shaik I mean you are only as good as your last match. Though could your team do me a favor and stop losing to the Tarasenko Blues? I don't want to see them make the playoffs. I want their streak to die with the Hawk's
Somebody better stop these guys fast 2nd time they have won like this. This team is no Cinderella they are for Real this should be a wake up call for all the other teams left. They also have excellent ball movement that's very hard to deal with..
Two big turnovers in the closing minutes by Loyola with only a 2pt lead, and then with a 1pt lead with 20s remaining and Tennessee still couldn't capitalize. Pathetic. They deserved to lose.
The elite could still potentially feature Duke, Nova, Kentucky, Michigan, Kansas, and Gonzaga. There are still some great programs in it. I get what you're saying, some want to see a champion that has proven themselves all year long. I personally love the upsets though. That's what makes March Madness so great. It really underscores what being a champion is all about: You have to be ready to play every night, treat every game like its your last, and respect every opponent...or you can be beaten. Just ask Virginia. A 16 beating a 1 is potentially a once in a lifetime opportunity that you or I will never see again. Just enjoy and appreciate the fact that good basketball is not exclusive to the Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, ACC, Big East, and PAC12.