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2011-12 Loyola Ramblers Basketball look back

2011-12 Loyola Ramblers Basketball look back
A look back to the 2011-12 Loyola Men’s Basketball team’s performance and items of note in the Horizon League. Overall Record — 7-23 Conference Record —  1-17 Bright Side Addition of Porter Moser and the unveiling of the renovated Gentile Arena and Norville Center. “”I was lucky enough to take a hard-hat tour of Gentile... Read more »
By Peter Skiadopoulos,
May 21, 2012 at 1:46 pm
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Brad Stevens and Butler to transition to Atlantic 10? Ramblers should rejoice

Brad Stevens and Butler to transition to Atlantic 10? Ramblers should rejoice
In the wake of recent reports signaling a transition out of the Horizon League and into the Atlantic 10 for Cinderella head coach, Brad Stevens, and his two time NCAA runner up Butler Bulldogs, teams all across the Horizon League have been paying close attention. Taking into consideration the level of recognition Butler has brought to the... Read more »
By Peter Skiadopoulos,
March 22, 2012 at 4:13 pm
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Revisiting the 1963 NCAA Champions Loyola Ramblers

Revisiting the 1963 NCAA Champions Loyola Ramblers
The Sweet 16 of this years NCAA men’s basketball tournament kicks off Thursday with some exciting match ups and a stellar Cinderella still in the field of play, Ohio University. Go back to 1985 and you’ll find the Loyola Ramblers in the Sweet Sixteen of the Big Dance squaring off against number one seed Georgetown. After taking almost a month off... Read more »
By Peter Skiadopoulos,
March 20, 2012 at 4:17 pm
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Horizon League playing field for Sears BracketBusters on ESPN

Horizon League playing field for Sears BracketBusters on ESPN
The Horizon League will be well represented this weekend in Sears BracketBusters X on ESPN, having all ten teams in the conference slated with games. Some match ups will have NCAA tourney implications while others, Ramblers at Bradley for example, are not breaking any brackets this year. Regardless, being apart of this showcase is good for the Horizon League and... Read more »
By Peter Skiadopoulos,
February 16, 2012 at 5:41 pm
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Horizon League post-game commentary on Loyola's win over UIC

UIC @ Loyola Post-Game Analysis from WebStream Productions, Inc. on Vimeo... Read more »
By Peter Skiadopoulos,
February 12, 2012 at 12:29 pm
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Walt Gibler joins Loyola Ramblers 1,000 point club

Walt Gibler joins Loyola Ramblers 1,000 point club
Senior Walt Gibler has now entered into the Rambler Athletics elite, scoring his 1,000 career point Sunday at the Gentile Arena against Youngstown State. Gibler has had an illustrious career thus far as a Rambler and his achievement will resonate for many years to come. Not only has the 6’7″  forward been a stud on the court... Read more »
By Peter Skiadopoulos,
February 6, 2012 at 5:01 pm
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Gentile Arena stacking up to be tops in Horizon League

Gentile Arena stacking up to be tops in Horizon League
Midway through the 2011-12 Loyola Ramblers season visiting schools are continuously taking delight in the newly renovated Gentile Arena. The finalization of the court concluded Phase Two of the 100 million dollarreimagine campaign Loyola University Chicago has embarked on. Phase One comprised of erecting the state-of-the-art Norville Center for Intercollegiate Athletics. The Norville Center also houses the Gentile Arena in... Read more »
By Peter Skiadopoulos,
January 24, 2012 at 4:11 pm
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Chicago rivalry still present with Loyola and UIC

Chicago rivalry still present with Loyola and UIC
Two teams. One city. UIC and Loyola squared off in not only an intra-conference match, but in an intra-city rivalry as well. The two Chicago schools met Saturday afternoon at the UIC Pavilion both looking to improve upon their poor season records, but also to give Chicago college basketball fans a nice treat. The game... Read more »
By Peter Skiadopoulos,
January 15, 2012 at 12:56 pm
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Quick Recap: Youngstown State pulls out 68-64 OT win over fiery Ramblers

Quick Recap: Youngstown State pulls out 68-64 OT win over fiery Ramblers
Loyola suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Youngstown State Penguins, 68-64 after strong performances by Ben Averkamp and Walt Gibler. YSU was able to capitalize on Averkamp’s foul trouble in OT going ahead with under a minute to play and shutting down the lone Rambler go to guy, Gibler. Bottom Line: Ben Averkamp fouling... Read more »
By Peter Skiadopoulos,
January 5, 2012 at 8:17 pm
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Walt Gibler nets a career high 29 points over DePaul

Walt Gibler nets a career high 29 points over DePaul
Loyola fell to a tragic 47-17 difference at the half in Wednesday’s contest with the DePaul Blue Demons, but did not decide to call it quits and ride out the game for the second half of play. Instead, senior captain Walt Gibler took charge down the stretch and had his leadership resonate with his fellow... Read more »
By Peter Skiadopoulos,
December 8, 2011 at 4:23 pm
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