On Tuesday night inside of historic Hinkle Fieldhouse, this Chattanooga (28-9) team of destiny took down Loyola Chicago by an 80-73 score in the NIT semifinals, setting up a showdown with the University of California Irvine (32-6) on ESPN Thursday night at 9 p.m.

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers have landed guard prospect Jacob Patrick, who has proven himself a top player in Germany’s Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). Adding Patrick to the team lineup fortifies Loyola Chicago’s athletic roster and introduces valuable international experience to NCAA competition for an anticipated 2025 season.

Trey Bonham scored 23 points and Honor Huff hit a big 3-pointer late to lead Chattanooga to an 80-73 victory over Loyola in an NIT semifinal at Hinkle Fieldhouse

Sister Jean became a national sensation during a Cinderella NCAA Tournament run by Loyola Chicago in 2018. Kent State faces them next in the NIT.

Tuesday, Loyola Medicine's Gottlieb Memorial Hospital begins providing the Chicago area with updated allergy counts every weekday. for now, doctors at Loyola Medicine say tree pollen is starting out with a bang , causing itching and watery eyes, sneezing and congestion.

Miles Rubin had 18 points, 9 rebounds and two blocks to help Loyola win its NIT quarterfinal against Kent State at home on Wednesday.