SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- When the magic ended Saturday for Loyola-Chicago, the young men who had been draped in glory throughout the most unforgettable month of their lives retreated to the locker room to collect themselves. Senior Ben Richardson -- red-eyed and sniffling -- leaned on head coach Porter Moser, who put his hand on Richardson's shoulder.
At the moment, it was all too soon. Too soon to ponder how a Michigan team the Ramblers led by double-digits early in the second half managed to mount a furious rally to seal a 69-57 win. Too soon to consider what's next for this collection of underdogs.