A team can’t be considered good or successful until it’s surprising when they lose. A team can’t be considered good just because they lose by only a couple points. A loss is a loss no matter how many ways you slice it.
The Loyola women’s basketball team isn’t successful — at least not yet. They’re definitely improving, but for everyone saying they’re having a good season, no they’re not.
This is a building season for them. They’re having a decent season in terms of how their past seasons have gone, but this team cannot be considered good.