In the Atlantic 10 Quarterfinals, Loyola University Chicago women's basketball team, seeded 8th, was defeated by top-seeded Richmond with a final score of 70-54, despite outscoring their opponents in the final two quarters.

The Big Picture

The Loyola women's basketball team showed significant improvement, progressing from one win to reaching the quarterfinals in the Atlantic 10 Tournament under the guidance of head coach Allison Guth.

By the Numbers
  • Loyola scored 12 points off 13 turnovers by Richmond.
  • Sam Galanopoulos led Loyola with 22 points and 4 rebounds.
  • Alyssa Fisher contributed 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals for Loyola.
State of Play
  • Richmond advances to the semifinals while Loyola awaits a potential invitation to a postseason tournament.
  • The Loyola team demonstrated resilience and determination despite the loss in the tournament.
What's Next

Loyola will be monitoring for a possible invitation to a postseason tournament, while Richmond progresses to the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 Tournament.

Bottom Line

Loyola's women's basketball team displayed remarkable progress in the Atlantic 10 Tournament, despite their loss in the quarterfinals, showcasing resilience and potential for future success.