Maddon, Cubs enjoyed Loyola's run alongside Sister Jean

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MIAMI — Joe Maddon likened Loyola's miracle run to the Final Four to the Cubs' World Series two years ago.

And hey, it's hard to argue with it. The way each team captured the attention of the nation is very similar.

So it's no surprise the Cubs were all-in on Chicago's NCAA team and in particular, the now-legendary Sister Jean.

During batting practice and stretch Saturday, the Cubs wore Loyola T-shirts:

However, the Cubs weren't able to watch any of Loyola's 69-57 loss to Michigan in San Antonio Saturday night due to a conflict with their own game in Miami.

"I love it," Maddon said. "I think it's gotta be tantamount to what we did a couple years ago. So we're all for it.

"Sister Jean, I'd like to meet her at some point. Listen, I was raised by the nuns, so I gotta meet her at some point. I think it's great. Those kinds of things pick up an entire city or a region and maybe even a whole country.

"...Good for them. They're handling it great. Sister's handling it great. I'm jacked up."

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