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Game Summary: Loyola Men’s Basketball vs. Vermont

Monday, November 29th, 2010 by WLOY Staff

Loyola drops their first game after their two game winning streak to Vermont, 51-48.

Loyola did not play it’s finest basketball. No player scored in the double digits. For Vermont, only one player, Evan Fjeld, scored 15 points.
However, both teams did well defensively, with Loyola grabbing a total of 33 rebounds, Etherly leading the team with 13 rebounds. Vermont was able to put together 42 rebounds with Matt Glass leading with 10.

As the team moves on to play Morgan State, Loyola’s Defense will get tested again against Morgan State’s fast paced offense tonight at Morgan. Game play starts at 7 PM.

Follow the Greyhounds at www.loyolagreyhounds.com or tune into tonight’s game on ESPN 1300. Also, check out the 7 Minute Sports every week and listen to the Sports Block with Anthony and Co. at 1 every Friday, only here at WLOY LOYOLA RADIO.

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7 Minute Sports: Jim Paquette Part 3

Monday, November 29th, 2010 by WLOY Staff

In this week’s edition of the 7 Minute Sports Slam, I bring to you the last segment in the Jim Paquette Interview series.

In this segment, Jim and I talked about the expectations of the Basketball Team, a team that this year shows promise in making it far in the MAAC Championship, and the overall expectations of each respective sport.

In the interview, I try to determine why certain support for specific sports fall the way that they do. Jim does a great job of opening up the Athletic Program to students and allowing for students to get a better understand of things under the hood of our program.
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Season Preview: Loyola Mens Basketball

Friday, November 26th, 2010 by WLOY Staff

It’s that time of the year again. Soccer comes to an end and the next great sport here at Loyola takes the helm of the Athletic Program’s ship. Of course, I am talking about Loyola Basketball. Every year, fans get excited for the home games as the Marching Flock get prepared to warm fans’ hearts and inspire true Athletic Spirit. Every year, fans stand behind the Men’s team just to see hopes of a MAAC championship slip out of our grasp. Then it’s April and it’s time to gear up for Lacrosse, the sport that matters.
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Game Summary: Loyola Basketball vs. Dartmouth

Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by WLOY Staff

On Sunday afternoons, most students are taking the opportunity to catch up on sleep lost from the week. However, the Loyola Men’s Basketball team had something else to do on this particular Sunday. In Reitz Arena, the Greyhounds decided on this sluggish afternoon to take on the Dartmouth Big Greens and beat them 73-59 improving to 2-1. The Hounds are now on a two game winning streak taking two of the three games from the opening home stand.

Jamal Barney, who put up 18 points and 3 rebounds, helped lead the Greyhounds to a victory. As well, Anthony Winbush and Robert Olson both snagged 11 points against the Big Green Defense. Dylon Cormier, Freshman Guard, led the team with 8 rebounds and added 9 points with an assist.
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7 Minute Sports: Jim Paquette Part 2

Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by WLOY Staff

In this weeks edition of the 7 Minute Sports Slam, I give you the continuation of the three part series of the exclusive interview with our new Athletic Director, Jim Paquette.

With this segment, Jim and I talked about the Ridley Athletic Complex, support and school spirit from the student body, and Jim even sends out a message and a challenge to the students here at loyola.
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7 Minute Sports: Jim Paquette Part 1

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 by WLOY Staff

Beginning this semester, WLOY and I will be bringing you a brand new segment called the 7 Minute Sports Slam. In each segment, I will be tackling various sports topics and pieces that will spark interest to all audiences. Each segment promises to keep podcasts to seven minutes with as much sports information as any person can handle.

As the maiden voyage for 7 Minute Sports, WLOY is bringing you an exclusive interview with Loyola’s new Athletic Director, Jim Paquette, in three independent pieces.

In the interview, I took the great opportunity to talk about an array of topics, ranging from expectations of all the sports here at the Division I Loyola to what are the exact duties of a collegiate athletic director. In this first piece, Jim and I talk about the role that an Athletic Director plays in college, the differences between the ACC and the MAAC respectively, and as well what is the ultimate goal for Loyola Athletics. I will bringing to you a new 7 minute sports clip weekly. So never miss a beat and I will keep on bringing to you more sports fun.

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