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In recent years, the Loyola men’s basketball team has often found itself near the top of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) standings — however, it often has another fierce competitor in its in-conference rival, Drake University.
Within the past few years, the tension between these two teams has risen, complete with AP Top 25 appearances for both. In the 2021-2022 season, the competition continues to be as strong as ever.
The history between Loyola and Drake begins with Loyola’s move to the MVC from the Horizon League in 2013. Since the teams’ first matchup on the basketball court — a 70-60 win for the Ramblers on Jan.