Loyola-Chicago won't have a chance to repeat their improbable Cinderella run in March Madness this year after falling 53–51 to Bradley in the Missouri Valley Conference semifinal on Sunday.
Bradley guard Nate Kennell's three-pointer sealed Loyola-Chicago's fate with 1:21 left on the clock. Ramblers guard Marques Townes answered seconds later with a jumper to bring his team within two points but the Braves still managed to sneak by with the win.
The bucket that proved to be the dagger!
Bradley slays top-seeded Loyola-Chicago in the MVC Semis! The Ramblers won't be going back to the Big Dance.