Photos from Loyola’s 72-62 victory over Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena.
Loyola coach Drew Valentine, left, congratulates guard Sheldon Edwards Jr. (13) after a 72-62 win against Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola forward Francis Nwaokorie (35) eyes the basket against Kent State during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola center Miles Rubin (24) battles for position for a rebound against Kent State during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Jayden Dawson (1) attempts a 3-pointer against Kent State during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola center Miles Rubin (24) dunks the ball against Kent State during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola fans high-five guard Jalen Quinn after a 72-62 win against Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guards Jayden Dawson (1) Jalen Quinn listen to coach Drew Valentine during a timeout in the second half against Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola coach Drew Valentine talks to his players during a timeout in the second half of an NIT quarterfinal against Kent State on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola forward Francis Nwaokorie (35) attempts a free throw against Kent State during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola center Miles Rubin (24) slaps hands with coach Drew Valentine while heading to the bench against Kent State during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola fans cheer during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal against Kent State on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola forward Francis Nwaokorie (35) battles for position for a rebound against Kent State during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola forward Jalen DeLoach (4) yells in frustration after missing a layup against Kent State during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Jayden Dawson (1) smiles while making his way down the court against Kent State during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Des Watson (0) drives around a Kent State player during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola fans cheer during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal against Kent State on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Jalen Quinn (2) puts up a shot against Kent State during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola coach Drew Valentine yells guard Daniil Glazkov after he was called for a foul against Kent State during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Jalen Quinn (2) looks to make a pass against Kents State during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Jalen Quinn (2) drives against Kent State during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola forward Jalen DeLoach (4) reaches for a rebound against Kent State during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola fans dance during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal against Kent State on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Sheldon Edwards Jr. (13) dribbles against a Kent State player during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Sheldon Edwards Jr. (13) attempts to block a shot from Kent State guard Jalen Sullinger during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Des Watson looks down the court during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal against Kent State on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Kent State guard Marquis Barnett (2) grimaces after falling during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal against Loyola on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Caleb Reese (14) celebrates with teammates during the second half of an NIT quarterfinal against Kent State on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola forward Jalen DeLoach (4) dunks during the first half against Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Sheldon Edwards Jr. (13) attempts a 3-pointer against Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Jalen Quinn (2) looks to make a play against Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Des Watson (0) looks down the court against Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Jalen Quinn (2) runs brings the ball up the court against Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola forward Francis Nwaokorie hydrates during a timeout in the first half against Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Sheldon Edwards Jr. (13) cools down during a timeout in the first half against Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Fans cheer after Loyola guard Jayden Dawson, left, made a 3-pointer during the first half against Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola coach Drew Valentine watchers his players during the first half against Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola forward Francis Nwaokorie (35) catches his breath during a break in the action in the first half against Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola forward Jalen DeLoach (4) drives against a Kent State player during the first half of an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Kent State coach Rob Senderoff talks with his players during a timeout in an NIT quarterfinal against Loyola Ramblers on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Ammar Bahrani, left, feeds popcorn to his 4-year-old son, Jasper, before Loyola’s game against Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola fans cheer before an NIT quarterfinal against Kent State on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Loyola guard Des Watson (0) slaps hands with teammates after being introduced before an NIT quarterfinal against Kent State on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)