Loyola's Moser hopes Ramblers run opens door for mid-majors

Loyola-Chicago's miraculous run to the Final Four will be remembered for clutch shots, the "Wall of Culture," a couple of guards who have been playing together since grade-school and, of course, Sister Jean.

Illinois-Chicago advances to CIT title game, tops Liberty

Tarkus Ferguson scored 16 points and Illinois-Chicago beat Liberty 67-51 on Wednesday night in the semifinals of the CIT.

Moser, Loyola and Sister Jean basking in Final Four

The black-and-white photo on the back wall of his office serves as a constant reminder and inspiration for Loyola-Chicago coach Porter Moser.

Sales soaring for bobblehead of Loyola-Chicago's Sister Jean

Loyola-Chicago's Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt is depicted in a bobblehead and sales of the figurine have soared to the heavens.

Tip for Final Four 1st-timer: 'It's going to blow you away'

A big believer in asking for advice, Loyola-Chicago coach Porter Moser is in the process of tapping into his friends and associates in search of a few Final Four hacks.

Final Four spot secured, Loyola gets warm welcome home

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt and Loyola-Chicago got quite a reception as they returned to campus on Sunday.

Tennessee coach: Loyola has 'as good a chance as anybody'

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes believes Loyola-Chicago has a realistic possibility of capping its improbable postseason run with a title.

Loyola beats Nevada 69-68, continues improbable NCAA run

With Loyola-Chicago clinging to a one-point lead and only 6.3 seconds remaining, Marques Townes sank a 3-pointer from in front of the Ramblers' bench to continue their improbable NCAA Tournament run.

Loyola-Chicago savoring sweet NCAAs after grassroots rebuild

Porter Moser wants his Loyola-Chicago players to savor every moment of the NCAA Tournament. It took the Ramblers a long time, and last-moment shots in consecutive games, to go from what the coach termed a "grassroots rebuild" to the Sweet 16.

Fifth-seed DePaul holds off Oklahoma 90-79

DePaul started off hot from behind the arc and held off gritty Oklahoma.

Loyola eyes Tennessee after upset

Loyola-Chicago might have been the first Cinderella in the NCAA Tournament 55 years ago, and Buffalo might be the latest.

Loyola Chicago upsets Miami on last-second shot

Loyola Chicago's Donte Ingram drained a 3-pointer with 0.3 seconds left to help the 11th-seeded Ramblers defeat No. 6 seed Miami 64-62 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

DePaul women hit 16 treys, rout Marquette for Big East crown

Amarah Coleman scored a career-high 27 points and No. 2 seed DePaul routed top-seeded Marquette 98-63 on Tuesday night for the Big East Conference Tournament championship and automatic NCAA berth.

Illinois State holds off Indiana State 77-70 in MVC tourney

Milik Yarbrough scored 24 points, made all seven free throws and Illinois State turned back a late Indiana State rally for a 77-70 quarterfinal victory in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament Friday night.

Late run pushes Penn State past Northwestern

With the game on the line and quite possibly a trip to the NCAA Tournament, Tony Carr didn't hesitate to put Penn State on his back.