This season, the Loyola women’s basketball team (9-7, 3-2) has almost more wins than the last two seasons combined. Head coach Kate Achter is crediting her five-year plan.
Achter took over the program in 2016 after Loyola and former head coach Sheryl Swoopes parted ways after The Phoenix reported allegations of player mistreatment. The team lost all but three players going into Achter’s first season, leaving her with a small, inexperienced roster.
Achter said the end goal after five seasons is to win the MVC (Missouri Valley Conference) Tournament and compete in the NCAA Tournament. Getting there all depends on the work the team puts in now.