Loyola University, darlings of this year’s NCAA tournament, are on to the Elite 8, after knocking off Nevada 69-68. Next up is 9th seeded Kansas State, who upset Kentucky.
The didn’t need a buzzer beater this time, but held off a late surge by the 7th seeded Wolfpack.
Students watched the game in a number of locations both on and off campus.
Brittany Bedford, a senior at Loyola, said, “I’m really impressed with the men’s basketball team this season. The four years I’ve been here they’ve never played this well, now they’re making history.”
RogersEdge Reporter student correspondents were there to capture video of the jubilation.
RogersEdge Reporter’s Sydney Owens got this reaction.
RogersEdge Reporter’s Byron Maheia was on campus to capture student reaction from the student center.
And RogersEdge Reporter’s Briana Cisneros got this video.
RogersEdge Reporter’s Jessica Owens captured this video.
Great reactions!