CHICAGO (Sept. 7, 2023) – Still undefeated through its first three matches of 2023, the Loyola University Chicago men's soccer team welcomes cross-town rival UIC to Hoyne Field tomorrow night for the Hampton Inn Chicago Classic.

LAST TIME OUT
The Ramblers (2-0-1, 0-0-0 A10) celebrated Labor Day with a 1-0 win over Oakland last Monday afternoon at Hoyne Field. Petar Janjic's first career goal, a game-winner in the 75th minute, propelled the Ramblers to victory. As it's done in each of its contests thus far, LUC out-shot OU 22 (6) – 7 (2). Oscar Dueso tied his career-high in shots with six, a game-high, while John Gates had two cracks on-goal, tying the game-high with OU's Jack Klomparens.

WHEN AND WHERE
Loyola will play host to UIC (3-0-1, 0-0 MVC) tomorrow (Sept. 8) at Loyola Soccer Park. Kick off is slated for 7 p.m. on Hoyne Field.

HOW TO WATCH
Friday's match will be live streamed to ESPN+ with Scott Sudikoff and Loyola Hall of Famer, Jack Cannon, on the call. Fans can also follow the live stats free of charge.

THE HISTORY

• In a closely contested all-time series, Loyola trails closely to UIC, 14-17-4.
• The Ramblers have not lost to their former MVC foes since 2018 - a 2-1 stumble on the road.
• The pair met last season at Flames Field in a 0-0 draw. The two teams combined for just five shots and 10 cards (nine yellow, one red and seven on UIC, three on LUC).
• The rivals have met, at least once, every season since 1990, except in 2013, 2020, and 2021.
• In the last 10 matchups, Loyola leads the series 6-2-2.
• LUC enjoyed a four-game win streak from Nov. 6, 2012 – Nov. 17, 2016, its longest in the all-time series.
• The Ramblers have outscored UIC in the past eight meetings, 15-9.

SCOUTING THE OPPONENT

• The Flames enter the contest with a 3-0-1 overall mark having played no road games until Friday.
• UIC opened the season with a 3-1 win over NJIT before shutting out St. Thomas, 3-0. Loyola and the Flames share a similar foe in Oakland as UIC tied the Golden Grizzlies, 2-2. Most recently, the Flames took down Wisconsin, 2-0, last Monday.
• Sidney Warden leads the Flames' attack with three goals, one assist and seven points to his name.
• Jesus De Vicente and Josh Torres are close behind with five points each.
• Oren Asher mas UIC's pipes. He's notched 11 saves and allowed three goals for a GAA of .75. He owns two shutouts and has faced 43 shots.

LOOKING AHEAD
Following Friday, Loyola returns to action Tuesday (Sept. 12) as it faces IUPUI on the road. Kick is slated for 5 p.m. CT at IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium in Indianapolis.

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