By Madeline Kenney and Nader Issa
Almost three months after Loyola launched an independent investigation of its women’s basketball program and its coaching staff, the university announced on July 3 that Sheryl Swoopes will no longer serve as the women’s basketball head coach.
The search for a new coach will “begin immediately,” according to a statement released by Loyola’s Athletic Department.
“Loyola thanks Sheryl for her service to the women’s basketball program,” said Loyola Athletic Director Steve Watson in a statement, which did not reveal whether she left on her own accord or was forced to leave.