"Maybe there's still hope in the world": 105-year-old Sister Jean makes college fans emotional after heartwarming Loyola Chicago team moment

Fans reacted, as all is right between Loyola Chicago and Sister Jean, with the Ramblers happily greeting their No. 1 supporter, 105-year-old Sister Jean, after beating South Florida 74-72 on Saturday.

The team posted the interaction on X, four days after some of their players had snubbed Jean following their win over Eastern Michigan.

Sister Jean, the chaplain at Loyola Chicago Photo: Imagn

The Loyola Chicago players gave Sister Jean fist bumps as they departed the court. Coach Drew Valentine was also captured in the short video talking to Sister Jean after the win.

College hoops fans took to social media to react to Sister Jean beaming with joy as she caught up with her favorite team following the come-from-behind victory over the Bulls.

"Maybe there's still hope in the world," one tweeted.

"Loyola DID better! Good work gentlemen!," another posted.

"That was so sad to see the other day. She is a legend," one said.

Here are some of the other reactions:

"You just don’t ever disrespect the goat. Come on people," one fan shared.

I'm sure they were told to do this, but it still is amazing to see the smile on her face," another fan posted.

"This is beautiful to watch. I have faith in humanity," one user wrote.

"I love this! I literally cried when they all ignored her previously. I don't care what it took to make this happen. The smile on her face is priceless," another user claimed.

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Fans and media had blasted Loyola Chicago after Sister Jean snub

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers took some heat from fans and the media after several players were seen on video snubbing Sister Jean following their 76-54 win over the Eastern Michigan Eagles.

The short clip showed some players walking past the team's beloved supporter and not giving her the customary fist bump.

The video went viral, with fans criticizing the Ramblers' treatment of Sister Jean. The Ramblers made sure that it didn't happen again, recognizing Sister Jean after their comeback win over South Florida.

Des Watson starred for Loyola Chicago, scoring the go-ahead 3 pointer with 32 seconds left to seal the victory over the Bulls. Sister Jean had an extra reason to smile as the Ramblers improved their overall record to 8-0.