The Loyola Wolf Pack women’s basketball team secured the Southern States Athletic Conference Regular-Season and Championship titles by defeating the Mobile Rams 71-63 in the SSAC Championship Final. This victory marks the second time in program history that Loyola has achieved this double title, which they previously accomplished during the 2021-22 season. This victory also marks the Wolf Pack’s seventh SSAC title under coach Kellie Kennedy and 13th title in her career.
In a closely contested game, both teams exchanged leads in the early stages. Taylor Thomas and Caitlin Travis contributed crucial points for Loyola, but Mobile responded with back-to-back scores. Despite efforts from Sandra Cannady and Alissa O’Dell, Mobile held an 18-14 lead after the first quarter.
Mobile maintained their lead throughout the second quarter, matching Loyola’s shots. Jada Farrell and MG Lymon kept Loyola within reach, but the Rams led 31-26 at halftime.
Loyola staged a comeback in the third quarter, tying the game 50-50 heading into the final 10 minutes. Mobile briefly pulled ahead by 11 points, but Loyola’s 16-5 run tied them up. In overtime, Loyola dominated, securing the SSAC Championship title. Thomas and Cannady led the charge, with Thomas scoring 28 points and Cannady contributing 20 points and 10 rebounds.
This victory cements Loyola’s place in SSAC history, going back to back from their title achievement in the 2021-22 season.
