College Sports Established
1852
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
College Name
Loyola University Maryland
Collegiate History
1981 - Present / NCAA Division I
Conference History
2013 - Present / Patriot League
1989 - 2013 / Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
1988 - 1989 / Northeast Conference
1981 - 1988 / Eastern College Athletic Conference
Nickname
Greyhounds - The Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds have been a part of college sports for over 100 years. The team has had great success, winning multiple NCAA championships and producing some of the best players in the country. But many don't know that their nickname originated from a much more humble beginning.
In 1921, when Loyola College was formed in Baltimore, Maryland, they needed to come up with an official mascot for their teams. After brainstorming several ideas, one student suggested “Greyhound” as it represented speed and agility—two qualities necessary to win on the court or field! They were known as “The Greyhounds,” which eventually morphed into its current form: "Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds."
Today this beloved mascot continues to represent strength and resilience throughout all collegiate sports competitions across America. Whether you are cheering them on at home games or following them online during away games, you can rest assured knowing that your favorite team's name is rooted in history dating back almost 100 years ago!
NCAA Championships
Baseball 0
Men's Basketball 0
Women's Basketball 0
Football 0
Soccer 0
- 1922
- 1949
- 1973
- 2017
- 2019
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Loyola-Maryland fields its first intercollegiate football team
In 1922, Loyola-Maryland fields its first intercollegiate football team, marking the beginning of a long and storied football tradition at the school. While the team struggled in its early years, Loyola-Maryland football would eventually become a force to be reckoned with, producing a number of talented players and memorable moments over the years. -
Maryland’s baseball team Wins Mason-Dixon Conference championship
1949: Loyola-Maryland’s baseball team wins its first Mason-Dixon Conference championship, kickstarting a successful period for the program. The Greyhounds would go on to win a number of conference championships and produce many talented players over the years. -
Loyola-Maryland’s basketball East Coast Conference championship
In 1973, Loyola-Maryland’s basketball team wins its first East Coast Conference championship, continuing the program’s long tradition of excellence. The Greyhounds would go on to produce many talented players and enjoy many memorable moments on the court. -
Brian Saramago
Brian Saramago (2017-2019): Saramago was a dynamic forward for Loyola-Maryland and one of the top players in the Patriot League during his career. He was a two-time All-Patriot League selection and the 2019 Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year. Saramago finished his career with 26 goals and 10 assists, helping lead the Greyhounds to two conference championships and an ... -
NCAA Division I Tournament 2019
In 2019 Loyola-Maryland’s men’s basketball team makes its fourth appearance in the NCAA Division I Tournament, earning a victory over the higher-seeded Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Greyhounds would continue to compete at a high level in the following years.
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History of the Greyhounds
The Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds have a long and proud history of excellence in NCAA sports. From its beginnings as a small college in the late 19th century, they have grown to become one of the most successful teams in Division I athletics. The Greyhounds are especially renowned for their success on the basketball court, where they won two national championships – first in 1963 and then again just five years later – and made three trips to the Final Four during that period.
However, Loyola-Maryland has had its fair share of accomplishments off the court. In addition to winning numerous conference titles over its more than 100 years of existence, it has produced some notable alumni who went on to achieve greatness after graduating from school; this includes NBA Hall-of-Famer Isiah Thomas (the class year 1984) and current NFL-wide receiver Torrey Smith (the class year 2012). Additionally, many former players from both men’s and women’s programs at Loyola Maryland have gone on to play professionally overseas or domestically here stateside with various minor league teams throughout America's professional sports leagues such as Major League Baseball or National Football League franchises like Baltimore Ravens, etc.
But no matter what sport you follow at Loyola University Maryland, there is always something special about being part of such an esteemed program with so much tradition! Whether you're cheering them on during March Madness or rooting for them all season long, make sure you know your facts when talking about any team affiliated with "LUM" because these guys are talented and knowledgeable when discussing anything related to collegiate athletics!
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