Rugby coach to be responsible for forming new women’s team

Sam Brock, previously part-time coach for Loyola’s rugby team, has been hired to serve as the team’s full-time coach, according to a university press release.

In addition to ensuring the progress of the men’s team and upholding administrative duties, Brock will also be responsible for curating and overseeing a new women’s rugby team.

In the past, only men have been able to participate in the sport.

Assistant coach joins men’s basketball team

Former Loyola athlete Ryan Brock is returning to Wolf Pack athletics, although this time in a different role.

According to a university press release,  Brock has been appointed assistant men’s basketball coach in order to help the team live up to expectations.

During his own time on the basketball team, Brock was ranked in the top 10 in the nation on two separate occasions.

“He finished his playing career with 1,706 total points, making him the 2nd all-time leading scorer in Wolf Pack history,” the press release said.

Volleyball team ranks fifth in coaches’ poll

Loyola’s volleyball team has been ranked fifth in the Southern States Athletic Conference preseason coaches’ poll, according to a university press release.

The poll included 10 teams, and Loyola achieved its ranking with 54 points. Coastal Georgia ranked first with 95 points.

Loyola’s winning volleyball team included Eva Allen, mass communication and advertising junior, Daniela Leal, mass communication sophomore, and Becca Burnett, environmental business senior, the press release said.