Sister Jean and Loyola Chicago are heading back to the Sweet 16.
The Ramblers became the first team to punch a ticket to the tournament's second weekend on Sunday, notching a 71–58 victory over No. 1 seed Illinois. And based on Loyola Chicago's current play, a second Final Four appearance in the last three seasons isn't out of the question.
Loyola Chicago shot 51% from the field and 40% from three in Sunday's victory. Center Cameron Krutwig led the Ramblers with 19 points and 12 rebounds, patrolling the paint with relative ease against Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn.