Rambler March Madness

Rambler March Madness

If you haven’t filled out your NCAA college basketball bracket, it’s too late. March Madness started this morning, and it hits college admission offices right as we are busy preparing to host a final round of campus visit events this spring. A reminder to all admitted students…if you haven’t registered for Loyola Weekend yet, please do so ASAP! We are looking forward to seeing you April 2-3!

In addition to basketball fever, Loyola is also buzzing with excitement about the many campus construction projects currently in process. One new facility opened in early March. The first phase of the five-year Reimagine Campaign is now complete with the opening of the Norville Center for Intercollegiate Athletics. If you aren’t very familiar with Loyola athletics, you might be interested to learn that Loyola students have been competing and excelling in every arena (basketball, softball, cross-country, volleyball, golf, track and field) since the 1930s. At the grand opening of the Norville Center, students, faculty, staff, and guests were greeted with cards that highlighted some of Loyola’s national athletic achievements:

– The Loyola women’s soccer team qualified for the NCAA tournament in 2003, 2006, and 2007.

– The Loyola men’s soccer team made its first NCAA tournament appearance in 2006 and went back again in 2008.

– The Loyola women’s volleyball team has played in five NCAA tournaments in the past 16 years.

– The Loyola men’s cross-country program made its first appearance in the 2005 NCAA championship.

– The cross-country and track and field programs have showcased 14 All-American selections, including Tom O’Hara (BBA ’64), former world-record holder in the indoor mile.

– The 1962-63 men’s basketball team beat two-time defending champion Cincinnati 60-58 in overtime to become the only Division I Illinois team to win the NCAA title.

    There are many Rambler highlights to share, but if you are not an intercollegiate athlete, you might find it best to join the #1 Student Section in the Horizon League or one of Loyola’s many intramural or club sports programs. Be a Rambler today!

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