Game Notes 

CHICAGO (April 13, 2018) - After splitting a midweek doubleheader at Notre Dame, Loyola resumes Missouri Valley Conference action this weekend when it visits UNI. The Ramblers have stumbled in five of their last six Valley games after splitting their first four league contests. 

UNI has had the upper hand in the series with Loyola and owns a 15-3 advantage in the all-time series. Last season, the Ramblers won the series, taking two of three games in Chicago. Each of the last four games between the teams has been decided by a single run and Loyola is looking for its first win in Cedar Falls since 2014.

Loyola 's 8-4 victory at Notre Dame on Wednesday was its first over an opponent from a Power 5 conference since a 7-3 victory at North Carolina State on March 12, 2016. The Ramblers are 12-4 this season when they score four or more runs. 

Scouting UNI

Prior to Thursday's game versus Iowa State, UNI had won four of its last five games after suffering through a five-game losing skid. 

Brittney Roby leads a potent UNI offense, hitting a team-best .408 (51-for-125) with 14 RBI and 10 stolen bases, while Sammey Bunch is batting .339 (42-for-124) with four home runs and 26 RBI. In the pitching circle, Brooke Craig owns a 10-6 record, while Jaclyn Spencer sports a a 7-6 ledger.

Up Next

Loyola visits Valparaiso for a twin bill on April 18.