NEW YORK CITY – The Loyola University Chicago men's soccer team fell at Fordham Saturday night. Loyola Chicago returns home next Saturday as the team celebrates Senior Day and puts a bow on the regular season at Hoyne Field.

"Tonight was a big challenge for our group," said Loyola Head Coach Steve Bode. "Fordham is an old and experienced team. Credit to them for putting away their chances very well tonight. Now, we'll turn our focus towards Saturday's game back at Loyola Soccer Park."

How it Happened
Fordham scored its first goal in the seventh minute as Daniel D'Ippolito, who leads the league in shots on-goal, successfully tested Aidan Crawford from beyond the penalty box. Later, in the 19^th minute, FU doubled its lead as Andre Insalaco also scored outside of the box, giving the Rams a 2-0 lead before the halftime break.

In the second half, Fordham Lukas Hackaa made it a 3-0 affair, scoring off a free kick. Bennett Leitner scored for Fordham in the 57^th minute before Insalaco's second goal of the night made it a 5-0 deficit.

Angel Mendez gave Loyola Chicago something to celebrate as he erased the Fordham shutout, scoring in the 85^th minute after Benni Hofmann's cross.

Notes

• The 'Blers fall to 4-9-2 overall and 2-4-1 in Atlantic 10 play with the loss.
• Fordham (7-4-4, 4-1-2 A-10) cliched its spot in the upcoming A-10 Tournament with the win.
• Mendez's goal was his third of 2024.
• Hofmann's assist was his first of the season.
• Five Ramblers had a shot through the night.

Up Next
Loyola Chicago is next in action Saturday, Nov. 2, as the team concludes the regular season at home. In addition to the regular season finale, the Maroon and Gold will be celebrating and honoring its class of departing seniors in a special Senior Day celebration. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. CT with the action from Loyola Soccer Park streaming live on ESPN+.