Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt prays for the Loyola Ramblers basketball team before a game against the Dayton Flyers at Gentile Arena on March 1, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Photos from Loyola's 77-72 victory against No. 21 Dayton in an Atlantic 10 matchup on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena.
Loyola coach Drew Valentine celebrates after a basket in the second half against Dayton on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Dayton guard Enoch Cheeks (6) dunks in the second half against Loyola on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Dayton coach Anthony Grant watches the second half against Loyola on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Braden Norris celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Dayton in the second half on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Loyola forward Tom Welch (10) dunks against Dayton in the second half on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Loyola guard Jalen Quinn (2) yells in celebration after a dunk by teammate Tom Welch in the second half against Dayton on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Loyola student Maddy Witecha holds a cutout of coach Drew Valentine in the second half against Dayton on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A picture of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt is displayed as a hopeful distraction for a Dayton free-throw shooter in the second half on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Loyola guard Braden Norris (4) drives past Dayton guard Koby Brea in the second half on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Loyola forward Philip Alston (23) makes a reverse layup against Dayton in the second half on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Jalen Quinn (2) defends Dayton guard Kobe Elvis in the second half on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Loyola guard Javon Bennett (0) yells in celebration after causing a Dayton turnover in the second half on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Braden Norris (4) releases a successful 3-pointer against Dayton in the second half on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Braden Norris (4) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Dayton in the second half on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Loyola guard Braden Norris (4) gestures to teammate Philip Alston after hitting a 3-pointer against Dayton in the second half on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guards Jalen Quinn (2) and Braden Norris celebrate a 77-72 win against No. 21 Dayton on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Loyola fans celebrate a 77-72 win over No. 21 Dayton on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Wearing cowboy hats with feathers, Loyola students Melisa Sulievic, left, and Nyah Moore celebrate a 77-72 win against Dayton on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Loyola coach Drew Valentine celebrates a 77-72 win over Dayton on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Loyola coach Drew Valentine celebrates a 77-72 win over Dayton with Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt waits for a game between Loyola and Dayton on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Greg Dolan (12) comes away with a rebound against Dayton in the first half on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Loyola forward Tom Welch (10) looks to pass in the first half against Dayton on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Loyola coach Drew Valentine watches from the sideline in the first half against Dayton on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Jayden Dawson (1) comes away with a steal as Dayton forward Nate Santos lies on the court in the first half on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Desmond Watson (0) drives against Dayton on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Loyola center Miles Rubin (24) dunks over Dayton guard Javon Bennett (0) as a foul is called in the first half on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. The basket did not count. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt prays for the Loyola basketball team before a game against Dayton on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Wearing cowboy hats with feathers, Loyola students Nyah Moore, left, and Melisa Sulievic are among the first group of fans waiting to enter a game against Dayton on March 1, 2024, at Gentile Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
