Women’s Basketball Looks to Move Forward

The rebuilding process for the Loyola women’s basketball program is well underway. Starting with a clean slate, head coach Kate Achter finished her first month in the position by finalizing a 10-player roster — less than the average roster size of 14 players — and four-person support staff for the 2016-17 season.

Achter, who accepted the head coaching position on July 19, has overtaken a destitute program with few experienced players and no solid foundation after former head coach Sheryl Swoopes left amid the controversy surrounding an exodus of players. But Achter, 30, isn’t looking at the situation as a calamity. She said she’s optimistic about having a fresh start but is also maintaining…