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Loyola Ramblers beat K-State, advance to Final Four for first time since 1963

Published  March 24, 2018 10:07pm CDT
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FOX 32 Chicago

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GETTY- MARCH 24: The Loyola Ramblers bench celebrates their first half lead against the Kansas State Wildcats during the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional  in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA (AP & Fox 32 News) - Loyola-Chicago beat Kansas State 78 to 62 on Saturday night, advancing to the Final Four for the first time since winning it all in 1963.

Loyola-Chicago started hot, making its first three 3-pointers, to take a 36-24 halftime lead over Kansas State in the NCAA South Regional final. Ben Richardson made three 3s and had 11 points in the half for the Ramblers.

Loyola, the No. 11 seed, continued its winning formula from its Sweet 16 win over Nevada by attacking the basket against the Wildcats, the No. 9 seed.

Loyola's 14-game winning streak is the longest active streak in the nation.

As the No. 11 seed, Loyola matches the lowest seed to play in the Final Four. Louisiana State (1986), George Mason (2006) and VCU (2011) also were No. 11 seeds.