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‘The Little Moments’: Loyola Faces Tough Competition, Bonds on Trip to France

Related Topics: Jeameril Wilson, France, Le Cannet

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The Loyola men’s basketball team traveled to France for a 10-day trip Aug. 11 to Aug. 21, playing three professional teams to prepare for its inaugural season in the Atlantic 10 (A-10). The Ramblers encountered a unique culture and spent everyday together, giving them a chance to bond away from Rogers Park on their first-ever trip to France.

Kicking off the trip, Loyola flew to Monaco Aug. 11 to prepare for its first of three matches abroad. Just 30 hours after a 16-hour trip, the Ramblers beat Le Cannet Côte d’Azur Basket — a National Masculine 3 (NM3) professional team — in an 84-78 victory Aug.