Loyola (Md.) University has formally accepted an invitation to join the Patriot League in all sports on July 1, 2013, for the 2013-14 academic year, Daniel H. Weiss, Chair of the Patriot League's Council of Presidents and President of Lafayette College announced Wednesday.

“Loyola University is an outstanding addition to our membership as a private institution with an excellent academic reputation and rich athletic history,” Weiss said. “The decision to add Loyola reflects the Presidents' commitment to the stability and long-term positioning of the League.”

With the addition of Loyola, the Patriot League membership increases to 10 full members; American University, Boston University (joins in 2013-14), Bucknell University, Colgate University, The College of the Holy Cross, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, United States Military Academy and United States Naval Academy. Furthermore, Fordham University and Georgetown University are associate members in the sport of football, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the sport of women's rowing.

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