The Loyola men’s basketball team (18-4, 8-2) has a two-game lead in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) standings. This marks the first time the Ramblers have won 18 of their first 22 games since the 1965-66 season, when they made the NCAA tournament.
So far this season, Loyola has only lost one game at Gentile Arena — over winter break against Indiana State University. That success has translated to more fans coming to games.
Attendance is up 28 percent at Gentile Arena through 11 home games from last season’s first 11 home games, according to Loyola’s athletic department.