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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-AAA
Athletic Conferences Football: N/A
Basketball: Horizon League
School Colors Maroon and gold
School Nickname Loyola’s teams all go by the name Ramblers, but the school mascot is a wolf named Lou that apparently originates in Loyola’s coat of arms.
Men Playing Varsity Sports 106 - 3%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 121 - 2%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Loyola may be an NCAA Division I school, but it hardly shows. Here, intercollegiate athletics are about as noticeable as George was when surrounded by John, Paul, and Ringo. Few students follow the teams unless a cross-town rival, such as the University of Illinois in Chicago, comes to pay a visit. Loyola’s lack of a football team upsets many students who would much rather spend their Saturday afternoons sitting on stadium seats than on couch cushions. The men’s basketball team has been competitive lately, but it has done little on the national stage since winning the NCAA championship in 1963. The volleyball teams are viewed as a bright spot for varsity sports by many Loyolans, but even they have only an underground following when compared to teams at other schools.

In stark contrast to its varsity squads, Loyola’s intramural and club teams thrive. Fueled by a sizeable population of former high school athletes, intramurals are always popular. There is nothing (well, almost nothing) that can ease fragile nerves around finals time like a good game of flag football or indoor soccer. As far as club sports go, the rugby team probably attracts more followers than any of the varsity squads. Few things can top watching your friends beat the heck out of those scions of academia from Northwestern.

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Athletics at Loyola University Chicago

simmaster

'15

Psychology

4.2
A-

Ok, Not a State School...

Athletics at Loyola are by no means as popular as other Division 1 schools, but students who chose to actually go to the events (even if it means watching your school lose) will tell you that they have a great time socializing with other students.

Feb 04, 2012

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Athletics at Loyola University Chicago

BabatundeW

'14

Biology

1.2
D

Don't Come Here for Athletics

If you want a school big on sports and school pride...don't come here. There is no football team which is a massive blow even though I hate football personally...it is necessary for a university to have

Jan 23, 2012

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Athletics at Loyola University Chicago

palindrome803

'15

Anthropology and Archaeology

3.8
B+

Somewhere Between Mediocre and Great!

Loyola Athletics performance truly varies by year, and by sport. Most home games are attended by students, and are certainly fun to watch. But for most, athletics is not of the utmost importance in the social constructs at Loyola.

Nov 17, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Badminton
  • Basketball (3-on-3, 5-on-5)
  • Chicago-style softball
  • Dodgeball
  • Flag football (4-on-4, 11-on-11)
  • In-line hockey
  • Inner tube water polo
  • Kickball
  • Nine-ball
  • Playstation 2 tournaments
  • Racquetball
  • Soccer (indoor, outdoor)
  • Table tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
Club Sports
  • Baseball
  • Cycling
  • Equestrian polo
  • Lacrosse
  • Rugby (men’s and women’s)
  • Soccer (women’s)
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball (men’s and women’s)
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Alumni Gym
  • Halas Sports Center
  • Joseph J. Gentile Center

Most Overlooked Teams

Hockey, rugby, women’s softball, and golf

School Spirit

School spirit is almost nonexistent at Loyola. Still, when the basketball team plays well, students tend to get excited about the possibilities of an NCAA Tournament bid. Perhaps the most telling sign of the students’ love for their school is their willingness to protest about it. Loyolans have such affection for their professors and academic programs that they are willing to fight the administration tooth and nail when it threatens them with cutbacks.

Getting Tickets

It is easy to get tickets to all of Loyola’s sporting events, and they are all free to students. The only exception to this rule is when a national power such as Michigan State comes to town to play the basketball team, in which case tickets can be scarce.

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