Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Micaela Ponce hits a shot on a City Park tennis court. Ponce plays for Loyolas tennis team. Courtesy of Selma Fereres

‘Persevering and competitive’: Micaela Ponce reflects on tennis’ central role in her life

Isabella Castillo, Sports Editor April 12, 2024

Over a tennis career that has spanned more than 15 years, Micaela Ponce, sophomore, was awarded Souther States Athletic Conference’s “Player of The Week” twice in row. Introduced to the sport at...

Gabby Masiello jump serving. Courtesy of Brittany Cooper.

Beach volleyball season ends in quarterfinals

Alana Thompson, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

The women’s beach volleyball team finished their season with a 7-3 conference record in the team’s third year of competing. Under second-year head coach Robert “Robbie” Pitre, the Wolf Pack...

Loyola fútbol club poses for a picture after a  game.

Loyola fútbol club continues to strive for success

B Welch, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

Beginning as a few Loyola students, kicking a soccer ball around the Res Quad, Loyola’s Fútbol Club has come a long way. Now, with 20 players, an executive board, two coaches, a full media team,...

Vasquez goes for the ball on the beach court wearing cool shades and facing the net

Fiery duo kickstarts conference, takes down Mobile

Leonard Jackson III, Staff Writer March 22, 2024

The Wolf Pack’s beach volleyball team is off to a great start with winning performance from returner Kiarelis Martinez and newcomer Isabella Rodrigue. The duo took down the top 10 ranked Mobile Rams...

Baseball senior Stephen Still high fives teammates. Still continues to set records in his last season at Loyola.

Stephen Still sets records

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer March 22, 2024

Stephen Still has left his name all over Loyola baseball’s record books. The senior ace of Loyola’s pitching rotation and Baton Rouge native is one win away from breaking the all-time wins record and...

Recreational sport players face inwards towards a soccer player with a ball in the field

Loyola offers five intramural sports teams

B Welch, Sports Editor March 22, 2024

Loyola offers five intramural sports teams, in which all students are welcome to join. Visit HowlConnect for more information. Loyola Futbol Club President: Hector N. Garcia Contact: [email protected] Meeting...

Wolf Pack mens basketball player Alex Hammond runs down the court on Nov. 16, 2023.

Men’s basketball season ends in first round of nationals

B Welch, Sports Editor March 22, 2024

After seven straight wins, the Loyola Men’s basketball team's season came to an end in the first round of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Championship tournament. The team...

(L-R): Bria McClure (3), coach Kellie Kennedy, and Sandra Cannady (24) walk off the court on March 15, 2024 after their round one win against the Southeastern Fire. The Wolf Pack was defeated by the Fighting Saints in the “Sweet Sixteen” on March 21, 2024 in Sioux City, Iowa.

Women’s basketball season ends 26-5 in Iowa

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer March 21, 2024

The women’s basketball team was defeated by the Carroll College Fighting Saints(Mont.) in Sioux City, Iowa, in an overtime game in the Round of 16 of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics...

Junior Bria McClure walks off the court after the women’s basketball team won the first round of the NAIA tournament on March 15, 2024. The team won the second round against Georgetown College on March 16, 2024.

Women’s basketball beats Georgetown College, advances to first Sweet Sixteen since 2014

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer March 16, 2024

The Loyola women’s basketball team defeated the Georgetown College Tigers 79-74 to advance to their first National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Sweet Sixteen since 2014. “It’s really...

Senior guard Taylor Thomas takes a shot at the free throw line during the first round of the NAIA national tournament on March 15, 2024. The Wolf Pack defeated the Southeastern Fire and will play in the second round of the tournament.

Women’s team advances to second round of nationals

B Welch, Sports Editor March 15, 2024

The Loyola Women’s Basketball team will officially advance to the second round of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics nationals tournament after beating the Southeastern Fire 84-78....

Women’s basketball prepares to host NAIA regionals

March 15, 2024

Loyola will host the women’s National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics regional basketball tournament for the second consecutive year on Friday night at 5:30 p.m. with the women’s team up against...

Lucy Carpenter in action against Jones College on March 22, 2023. Carpenter was the highest-rated recruit in Loyola history.

Lucy Carpenter excels on the tennis court

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer March 15, 2024

When Lucy Carpenter arrived at Loyola all the way from Croton-on-Hudson, New York, she did so as the highest-rated tennis recruit in the history of the program and was being reunited with her high school...

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