CHICAGO (October 24, 2022) - Fresh off a pair of sweeps over the weekend, Loyola University Chicago (17-7, 11-0 A-10) puts its 11-match win streak on the line on Tuesday night when it entertains Saint Louis (13-10, 5-6 A-10) to begin a three-match homestand. First serve against the Billikens is set for 6 p.m. in the second matchup between the two teams. Earlier this month, Loyola came away with a four-set victory at Saint Louis, 25-23, 21-25, 25-15, 25-11.

With just seven matches remaining before the start of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Volleyball Championship, Loyola finds itself perched atop the league standings. The Ramblers hold a one-match edge over Davidson, who sits second.

Loyola's current 11-match tear marks its longest win streak since it rattled off 11 straight victories during the 2015 season and is tied for the third longest win streak in program history. With a victory over the Billikens, the Maroon & Gold can move within one win of tying the longest tear in program history, set during the 2002 season when Loyola ripped off 13 consecutive wins en route to capturing a Horizon League regular season title.

Last Time Out
Loyola rolled past Rhode Island with a pair of sweeps last Friday and Saturday in Kingston. The Ramblers, who have swept six of their 11 wins during the streak, were sizzling Friday night and produced the squad's highest team hitting percentage (.432) against a conference opponent this season. Loyola never trailed after the first set en route to a 25-23, 25-12, 25-11 victory, led by Emily Banitt's nine kills and eight from Karlie McNabb. It was more of the same Saturday afternoon as the Ramblers registered another balanced attack with five players posting seven or more kills. Taylor Venuto and Addie Barnes led with nine kills apiece, with the Ramblers notching the win with scores of 25-22, 25-19, 25-20. Setter Bree Borum tallied 10.0 assists per set over the two-match series, while libero Grace Hinchman averaged 3.33 digs per set.

Scouting Saint Louis
Saint Louis, coming off three straight defeats, suffered a pair of setbacks to VCU last weekend including a five-setter on Friday. The Billikens are in the midst of a challenging stretch, with its past seven matches played against the top half of the conference. Four individuals are averaging over two kills per set for Saint Louis, led by junior outside hitter Emily Henken at 2.96 k/s. The Billikens lead the A-10 in aces (206) with Carlie Rodgers (0.55) and Irmak Gokcen (0.52) ranked first and second, respectively, among the league individual leaders in terms of aces per set. Head Coach Kent Miller is in his 12th year leading the Saint Louis women's volleyball program.

Up Next
Loyola remains in Rogers Park this weekend to host VCU, October 28-29.