When Kate Achter took over as Loyola women’s basketball coach in 2016, she inherited a roster of players she didn’t recruit. Now, three years later, only one player from that first season remains — meaning Achter no longer has to rely on underclassmen in her starting lineup and is now coaching players she thought fit her coaching style.
For the second straight season, Achter returns her full starting five. Led by junior forward Abby O’Connor, junior guard Ellie Rice, sophomore forward Allison Day and sophomore guard Janae Gonzales, Achter said she’s excited to finally have an experienced roster for the first time.