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CHICAGO (January 10, 2018) – Looking to build off of a victory over Illinois State this past Sunday, Loyola University Chicago will make the short trip to Valparaiso, Ind. on Friday evening to take on Valley newcomer Valparaiso at 7 p.m. from inside the Athletics-Recreation Center.  Friday's clash with the Crusaders is the first of a three-game Valley road trip for the Maroon & Gold.

 
Beginning The Crusade

• Valparaiso, which is in its first season as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference, enters the weekend sitting at 8-7 overall on the year with a mark of 1-3 in MVC play.
• Like the Ramblers, the Crusaders split a pair of games last weekend, defeating Illinois State, 56-50, before falling to Bradley, 88-69.
• Head coach Tracey Dorow's team is spearheaded by Dani Franklin, a 2016-17 Second Team All-Horizon League honoree. Franklin currently leads the Valley in scoring, averaging 16.8 points per game, to go along with a team-best 5.1 rebounds per game.

Up Next

• Loyola remains on the road next weekend for a pair of games.
• The Ramblers will visit Carbondale, Ill. on Friday, Jan. 19 to clash with in-state rival Southern Illinois before taking on Missouri State two days later (Jan. 21) in Springfield, Mo.