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2018 Schedule
4th in Big 12
- 11/10W 83-45
- 11/14W 72-51
- 11/17W 71-49
- 11/20W 80-58
- 11/23L 92-90
- 11/24W 67-59
- 11/29W 77-68
- 12/3W 84-79
- 12/5W 86-49
- 12/9L 61-54
- 12/16W 89-71
- 12/20W 68-65
- 12/29W 91-75
- 1/16L 77-69
- 1/618L 74-58
- 1/10W 86-82
- 1/1312L 73-72
- 1/164W 87-69
- 1/2024W 73-68
- 1/22W 90-83
- 1/27W 56-51
- 1/297L 70-56
- 2/315L 89-51
- 2/7W 67-64
- 2/107L 66-47
- 2/14W 82-72
- 2/17W 78-66
- 2/21W 58-48
- 2/24L 86-77
- 2/27L 66-59
- 3/3W 77-67
- 3/8W 66-64
- 3/99L 83-67
- 3/168W 69-59
- 3/1816W 50-43
- 3/225W 61-58
- 3/2411L 78-62
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Villanova has been so good from 3 all season long, why would the Final Four semifinal against Kansas be any different? The Wildcats have been effective from 3 not only because they have great shooters -- their ball movement is nearly flawless.
Loyola's Townes: 'Once we got here, we knew we belonged' (1:20)
Sister Jean: 'Be careful, San Antonio, the Ramblers are on their way' (3:41)
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Porter Moser celebrating with his family.
Final Four bound: No. 11 Loyola beats Kansas State 78-62
Sister Jean and the Loyola Ramblers are headed to the Final Four.
Myron Medcalf ESPN Staff Writer
Sister. Jean.
Kansas State will return bulk of its roster to challenge in rugged Big 12
If Dean Wade and Barry Brown are back for the 2018-19 season at Kansas State, the stage would be set for a big season.
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
Kansas State is threatening to make this a game, but Loyola's ability to shoot the three is making the comeback difficult.
Myron Medcalf ESPN Staff Writer
Loyola-Chicago is real. This is no fluke. Has never been a fluke. This a great defensive team that can torch opponents inside or outside on offense. They're deep. They play together. No egos. The Ramblers are real. This is special.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Watching the Loyola and Kansas State game. It continues to reinforce that you don't need to be a top 💯 recruit to be successful. Go where you are wanted and needed. Develop the talent that you have. Trust the process a little more. ‬Recruiting is about fit not level.
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
Cameron Krutwig shows so much touch with the basketball -- passing and shooting. The big fella is a big-time weapon for Loyola-Chicago.
Myron Medcalf ESPN Staff Writer
The speed of these Loyola-Chicago guards is the difference. Has been that way throughout the tournament. They force help because they're blazing past K-State defenders. Just shakes everything up. Hard to stay in front of the Ramblers.
Myron Medcalf ESPN Staff Writer
Loyola-Chicago is an aggressive defensive team that does a great job of pressuring players on the perimeter when they don't have the ball. Ramblers making sure Xavier Sneed and Barry Brown Jr. will be forced to take deep, contested shots whenever they get a touch. They're doing great work away from the ball.
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
Loyola-Chicago is as good a passing team as there is in the tournament. The way they move the ball around and find open shots is giving Kansas State's defense trouble early.
2017-18 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 13-5 | - | 31-8 |
| Texas Tech | 11-7 | 2 | 27-10 |
| West Virginia | 11-7 | 2 | 26-11 |
| Kansas St | 10-8 | 3 | 25-12 |
| TCU | 9-9 | 4 | 21-12 |
| Oklahoma St | 8-10 | 5 | 21-15 |
| Oklahoma | 8-10 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Baylor | 8-10 | 5 | 19-15 |
| Texas | 8-10 | 5 | 19-15 |
| Iowa State | 4-14 | 9 | 13-18 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game71.1248th
Rebounds Per Game30.7340th
Assists Per Game13.8165th
Points Allowed67.046th
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montavious Murphy | SF | Committed | 80 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 4 |
| Tournament Record | 34-33 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 29 |