Men's basketball opens up 2009 season with rout of Vermont, loses tough one to number nine West Virginia
Pat Taylor
Issue date: 11/17/09 Section: Sports
By Patrick Taylor
Sports Editor
The Loyola Men's Basketball team got it's season started on the right foot, defeating Vermont at Reitz Arena by a score of 79-66 in front of a packed house.
The Hounds were led by senior guard Brett Harvey, who dropped 23 points on the Catamounts behind lights out shooting from three point land.
However, it wasn't just Harvery's shooting that propelled the Hounds, it was the all around team play and the fact that everybody played an important role.
"It was a ten man team effort tonight," said Coach Patsos. "This is as deep a team as I've ever had."
The team effort part was obvious to everyone in attendance, with Hounds doing well to cover each other on defense and fight for loose balls.
There were two crucial plays in the game when Loyola completely outhustled the Catamounts that stick out.
At one point, Robert Olson, a freshman guard from Maryland, went flying in to the front row fans to help Loyola keep possession of the ball.
Later in the game, it was senior guard Tony Lewis who sacrificed his body for the better of the team, hitting the hardwood off of a jumpball to retrieve the loose ball for Loyola.
"Last year came fown to loose balls," said Jamal Barney. "Those plays won us the game tonight."
Brett Harvey was quick to share those sentiments.
"Those types of plays are great because they give us an extra possession," said Harvey, who shot an astounding 5-7 from the three point line.
Not only did it come down to loose balls, but it came down to the fans. The support was tremendous, and that was something Coach Patsos was quick to comment on.
"There was no way we win this game without the students and without the help of SGA and Kat Kienle," said Patsos. "The Vermont coach came up to me after the game and said he couldn't believe how much harder it was to play here from two years ago."
With Loyola's up-tempo fast break play, fans should love coming to watch the Hounds play. Loyola utilized the fast break well, and the depth of the bench showed as the Hounds were able to put in fresh legs whenever needed.
Sports Editor
The Loyola Men's Basketball team got it's season started on the right foot, defeating Vermont at Reitz Arena by a score of 79-66 in front of a packed house.
The Hounds were led by senior guard Brett Harvey, who dropped 23 points on the Catamounts behind lights out shooting from three point land.
However, it wasn't just Harvery's shooting that propelled the Hounds, it was the all around team play and the fact that everybody played an important role.
"It was a ten man team effort tonight," said Coach Patsos. "This is as deep a team as I've ever had."
The team effort part was obvious to everyone in attendance, with Hounds doing well to cover each other on defense and fight for loose balls.
There were two crucial plays in the game when Loyola completely outhustled the Catamounts that stick out.
At one point, Robert Olson, a freshman guard from Maryland, went flying in to the front row fans to help Loyola keep possession of the ball.
Later in the game, it was senior guard Tony Lewis who sacrificed his body for the better of the team, hitting the hardwood off of a jumpball to retrieve the loose ball for Loyola.
"Last year came fown to loose balls," said Jamal Barney. "Those plays won us the game tonight."
Brett Harvey was quick to share those sentiments.
"Those types of plays are great because they give us an extra possession," said Harvey, who shot an astounding 5-7 from the three point line.
Not only did it come down to loose balls, but it came down to the fans. The support was tremendous, and that was something Coach Patsos was quick to comment on.
"There was no way we win this game without the students and without the help of SGA and Kat Kienle," said Patsos. "The Vermont coach came up to me after the game and said he couldn't believe how much harder it was to play here from two years ago."
With Loyola's up-tempo fast break play, fans should love coming to watch the Hounds play. Loyola utilized the fast break well, and the depth of the bench showed as the Hounds were able to put in fresh legs whenever needed.
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