The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers gave the world an unforgettable run to the Final Four that came up short in a 69-57 loss to the Michigan Wolverines. The No. 11 seed made a journey that only two others ranked so low have ever done before, and as a result, a group of no-names became the center of attention in the college basketball world.
11 moments to remember from No. 11 Loyola-Chicago’s Final Four run
Thanks for the memories, Ramblers.
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It’s what March was made for.
Clayton Custer’s name was used as frequently as five-star recruits’, Ben Richardson’s three-point barrage was the talk of the Elite Eight, head coach Porter Moser’s fashion made headlines, and of course, there was no bigger celebrity than Sister Jean.
This isn’t the end of the road for many of those faces (Custer and Cameron Krutwig will be back), and for the rest, they’ve made enough memories in a month to last a lifetime.
In honor of the 11-seed, here are the 11 best Ramblers moments from the tournament (in no particular order).
Donte Ingram’s Round of 64 win at the buzzer!
Who knew that this was just the beginning.
Clayton Custer’s game-winner over Tennessee
That shot crushed Candace Parker’s soul
Poor Candace.
Marques Townes’ clutch shot in the Elite Eight
Miracle after miracle for Loyola-Chicago.
When Sister Jean corrected the media
She’s an INTERNATIONAL star, actually.
When Sister Jean turned her hat backwards
Legend.
When Sister Jean’s bracket was broken
Hahaha I still can’t believe she picked them out in the Sweet 16.
The Sister Jean memorabilia
The Sister Jean shoes
She really stole the show, folks.
When Ben Richardson went of for SIX threes in the Elite Eight
Richardson put himself on the map!
Porter Moser’s terrible fashion
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OUCH.
When a fan didn’t know Clayton Custer was on the team
She gave him her camera to take a picture hahaha.
Thanks for the fun, Loyola-Chicago.
See you this time next year?
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