In Short...
A penalty kick goal, as a result of a hand ball in the box, was the difference in the match. Vuk Latinovich's goal in the 68th minute was the only shot that saw the back of the net Tuesday night at Loyola Soccer Park.

How it Happened
The Panthers compiled a couple of shot attempts early in the first half, but it was senior Fabian Lifka that registered the first shot on goal with a free kick in the 15th minute. In addition to Lifka's shot, the Ramblers had a handful of chances early on, such as senior Tucker Stephenson getting a chance on a semi-breakaway off a turnover. The 42nd minute shot went wide and went in the books as the second shot of the half for the Ramblers.

Junior goalkeeper Josh Lagudah was kept busy in the second half. He made a relatively comfortable save in the 53rd minute on an uncontested shot from 23 yards out. Moments later, he made another save in the 60th minute to keep the contest scoreless.

However, the ice-breaker came in the 68th minute on a penalty kick goal that beat Lagudah to his right. The action quieted down momentarily until Lagudah made a wide-angle save in the 75th minute to complete his three-save night.

Junior Aidan Megally and freshman Billy Hency both posted shot attempts in the final three minutes of the match, but the clock ran out after Hency's header went wide in the Ramblers' last attempt to tie things up.

Looking at the Numbers
-Loyola finished with the 3-1 edge in saves. All three for the Maroon and Gold came in the second half.
-Four Ramblers tallied a shot, while Lifka led the team with two.
-Freshman Billy Hency logged a shot on Tuesday, marking the second straight match the Missouri native recorded an attempt.
-Tuesday was the first match of the preseason the Ramblers participated in that drew a caution. Both teams were assessed a yellow card in the second half.

Up Next
Loyola closes out exhibition play on Saturday in Ann Arbor, Mich. against the Michigan Wolverines. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.