Team Breakdown: Loyola-Chicago - Josh Cartwright


Loyola-Chicago had a great regular season and conference tournament. They are continuing their amazing run trying to get to the Final Four and win this March Madness. They are coming in as an 11 seed, and have defeated a 6 seed (Miami), a 3 seed (Tennessee), and a 7 seed (Nevada). The game against Miami and Tennessee ended with buzzer beaters for the Ramblers.

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