To spot Reitz Arena, look for the big green brick building with high windows and the bold “Loyola Greyhounds” sign-it’s usually buzzing with excitement and right next to the Andrew White Student Center.
Okay, get ready-because you’re now standing before a place that’s alive with the thud of basketballs, the squeak of sneakers, and the cheers of loyal fans. Reitz Arena isn’t just any gym; it’s where college dreams are made and hearts beat faster, whether you’re catching a buzzer-beating three-pointer or rooting on Loyola’s volleyball squad. It's not enormous-2,100 seats means you're never far from the action and energy sweeps over you like a tidal wave! But here’s something fun: the magic trick of this building is its disappearing seats. Oh yes, the sidelines can vanish, transforming the place into a grand ballroom. One minute, you have a sea of fans, the next minute-poof!-it’s fit for a fancy gala.
Before this, there was Evergreen Gymnasium, built way back in 1926. That old gym had its creaks and quirks, and you can almost picture the echo of old-timey sneakers and the distant roar of long-ago fans next door. Today, Reitz Arena is where Loyola’s Greyhounds chase victories and create traditions. If you listen closely, you might hear the ghostly bounce of a basketball from the past-unless it’s just someone getting ready for the big game! Go Greyhounds!
