Loyola (La.) wins first NAIA title since 1945


              Loyola (La.) forward Terry Smith Jr. (34) attempts to score past Talladega forward Amir Yusuf (34) during the first half of the NAIA men's championship college basketball game Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
            
              Loyola (La.) forward Terry Smith Jr. (34) attempts to pass the ball as Talladega guard Darryl Baker, back, and forward Richard Boggan (21) defend during the first half of the NAIA men's championship college basketball game Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
            
              Loyola (La.) guard Cameron Dumas, back, shoots over Talladega guard Darryl Baker (3) during the first half of the NAIA men's championship college basketball game Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
            
              Loyola (La.) forward Zach Wrightsil (23) drives to the basket as Talladega forward Richard Boggan (21) defends during the first half of the NAIA men's championship college basketball game Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
            
              Loyola (La.) guard Myles Burns, right, hits a 3-0pointer as Talladega guard Darryl Baker defends during the first half of the NAIA men's championship college basketball game Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
            
              Loyola (La.) celebrates a 71-56 win against Talladega in the NAIA national championship college basketball game Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Loyola (La.) wins first NAIA title since 1945