Hype and hope were evident from the beginning of the Red Storm’s first game as chants of “defense… defense”, led by the student body, were heard on the Storm’s first defensive sequence of the game.
From beginning to end, the Red Storm played aggressively and earned more shots from the field than their opponent, comfortably earning a 76-55 win.
Before the game, long time season ticket holders had heard that the Greyhounds of Loyola were tall and had a game featuring attacking the basket. If so, one asked, “Why are we not starting our center?” to which the response was “because we are starting our best athletes.