Brief: Loyola faces Spring Hill in donation challenge

Loyola will be challenging longtime rival Spring Hill College in the “Tip Off Challenge.” The two schools will be competing for monetary donations following Loyola’s win against Spring Hill on Jan. 19, up until the rematch on Feb. 9 in Mobile, Ala. The face-off will take place off the court on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtage #TipOffChallenge. Participants share photos of the Loyola community at sporting events and also donate to gain points for each school’s score. Supporters can donate online to Loyola athletics, a specific department or college or the Loyola Fund. The losing team’s coaches will post a picture of themselves with the winning team’s mascot.