CHICAGO (April 9. 2022) – The Loyola University Chicago men's volleyball team hosted their final regular season game of the season in the Buckeyes of Ohio State University. With the regular season championship on the line, the Ramblers battled against the Buckeyes, but the result did not go in the home team's favor. Loyola lost in three sets to Ohio State (25-17, 25-17, 25-21). 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Ohio State took control of this entire match from the very first point. The Buckeyes went on a 6-0 run to start the first set, and it took its toll on the Ramblers. Even though they fought back, Loyola was unable to make a huge dent in Ohio State's lead, resulting in a 25-17 lost in the first. 
 
From there, the Buckeyes continued chipping away at the Ramblers. Loyola took the first few points of the second set, but Ohio State battled its way back in to take over this second set as Loyola dropped this set 25-17 as well. 
 
In the third set, these two teams duked it out even more, giving the crowd here in Chicago a match to watch. Although the Ramblers worked to get themselves this win for their seniors, it still ended in favor of the Buckeyes as the Maroon and Gold lost the third set 25-21. 
 
LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS

• Cole Schlothauer had another strong offensive game for Loyola. He made no errors on 18 swings, registering eight kills on those attempts for a .444 hitting percentage. He also topped the team for digs with six. 
• Parker Van Buren tied Schlothauer for a team-high in kills with eight. 
• Garrett Zolg led the offense for the first two games, tallying 19 assists, while Dan Mangun took over in the third set, contributing seven assists. 
• Andrew Lyons contributed heavily on the front row defense as he finished the afternoon with six total blocks, three of which were solo blocks. 

UP NEXT
The Ramblers will be back in Gentile on Saturday, April 16, as they host one of the MIVA Quarterfinal matches. Their opponent has not been decided yet. More information will come in the following days.