Paul Sullivan: DePaul escapes with 78-72 OT win against Loyola in showcase game for Chicago basketball
CHICAGO — Next year marks the 100th anniversary of the first men’s basketball game between DePaul and Loyola, a made-for-Chicago rivalry that for years was an annual tradition. But those days are gone, and after DePaul outlasted Loyola, 78-72, in overtime Saturday in a heart-pounding game at Gentile Arena, Ramblers coach Drew Valentine lamented the fact no game is scheduled for 2023-24. “Hats ...
CHICAGO — Next year marks the 100th anniversary of the first men’s basketball game between DePaul and Loyola, a made-for-Chicago rivalry that for years was an annual tradition.
But those days are gone, and after DePaul outlasted Loyola, 78-72, in overtime Saturday in a heart-pounding game at Gentile Arena, Ramblers coach Drew Valentine lamented the fact no game is scheduled for 2023-24.
“Hats off to them, it’s a fun rivalry,” Valentine said. “I hope that we get to continue it. As of now, De
