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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Matthew Richards

Matthew Richards, Sports Editor

Matthew is a sophomore mass communications major with a concentration in journalism. He is a New Orleans native who loves talking about the Saints and Pelicans and thinks the Cars franchise is seriously underrated.

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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
(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
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
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
The Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor on Mount Tibidabo, Barcelona, Spain. Oct. 27, 2023.

Study abroad program in Spain to be offered

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer
March 8, 2024
Voices from the courts

Voices from the courts

Matthew Richards, Broadcast Producer
February 9, 2024
Wolf Pack basketball player Libby Thompson shoots a basketball during a game on Nov. 16, 2023.

Women’s basketball starts season with new faces

Matthew Richards, Associate Producer
December 1, 2023
Alejandro Garcia kicks soccer ball in a game. Loyola Fútbol Club, or Loyola FC, was organized by Hector Garcia and his twin brother Alejandro Garcia.

Students revive Loyola fútbol club after 10+ years

Matthew Richards
November 3, 2023
Volleyball team celebrates mid game on Sept. 29, 2023. The volleyball team has had a strong season.

Volleyball continues successful season

Matthew Richards, Staff Writer
October 6, 2023
Courtesy of Camal Petro

Volleyball team wins big

Matthew Richards, Staff Writer
September 8, 2023
The womens tennis team stands for a group photo during their match against Jones College at City Park Tennis Center on March 22, 2023

Women’s tennis makes first SSAC final in school history

Matthew Richards, Sports Editor
May 7, 2023
Senior Emma Smithers watches her shot at the Wolf Pack Invitational on March 6, 2023. Smithers would finish third at the SSAC Championships, her eighth top five finish of her career.

Women’s golf takes home second place at conference finals

Matthew Richards, Sports Editor
May 5, 2023
WNBA logo with drawn crown

OPINION: People should care about women’s basketball

Matthew Richards, Sports Editor
May 2, 2023
Freshman Catherine Singletary tracks the ball after her shot at the Wolf Pack Invitational on March 6, 2023

Women’s golf swings into their spring season strong

Matthew Richards, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Loyolas womens basketball team scores on their opponents.

Women’s basketball off to best start in school history

Matthew Richards, Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
Senior Jalen Galloway shoots a free throw in the Loyola gym at the game against William Carey University.

Men’s basketball has strong first half of season

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports
December 14, 2022
The Loyola womens basketball team plays William Carey University in the Loyola gym.

Women’s basketball hits top 10 national ranking

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports
December 9, 2022
New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss, left, breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022.

COLUMN: Injuries have limited the Saints this season

Matthew Richards, Sports Assistant
November 20, 2022
Loyola volleyball seniors stand in the Loyola gym with their framed jerseys

Loyola’s volleyball team celebrates senior weekend

Matthew Richards, Sports Asst.
November 13, 2022
Volleyball player Presie Boswell gets ready for a spike in the Loyola gym.

Volleyball celebrates 2-1 win during senior’s weekend

Matthew Richards, Sports Assistant
November 7, 2022
Basketball player Kennedy Hansberry dribbles down the court at Tulane Universitys Devlin Field House

Women’s basketball starts season

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports
November 1, 2022
A white, NFL branded football held up in a store aisle.

OPINION: Down with Thursday Night Football

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports
October 29, 2022
Two basketball players practice passing at a scrimmage in the Loyola gym.

Men’s basketball gears up for season as defending champs

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports
October 12, 2022
Tennis player hits a backhand at XULA Tennis Center

Tennis gears up for first tournament this fall

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports
October 1, 2022
Coach Donald Reyes leans against a wall holding a basketball

Reyes ready for another championship season

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports
September 9, 2022
A volleyball player prepares to spike a ball coming toward her

Volleyball starts its fall season

Matthew Richards, Asst Sports
September 5, 2022
OPINION: Kamila Valieva is a victim

OPINION: Kamila Valieva is a victim

Matthew Richards, Staff Writer
March 17, 2022
Sophomore Lucy Carpenter (left) and junior Fatima Vasquez (right) made Loyola program history as the first doubles team to compete in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Cup.

Tennis players make Loyola program history

Matthew Richards, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
Cameron Dumas faces an opponent at the mens basketball game held in Tulanes Devlin Fieldhouse arena on Oct. 23, 2021

Basketball teams bounce around the city for practice and games

Matthew Richards, Staff Writer
October 29, 2021
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