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Petar Janjic and Jack McFeely
Vincent Alban
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Dayton UD (4-1-2, 0-0-1)
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Loyola Chicago LUC (1-4-2, 0-0-1)
Dayton UD
(4-1-2, 0-0-1)
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Loyola Chicago LUC
(1-4-2, 0-0-1)
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Dayton UD 1 1 2
Loyola Chicago LUC 2 0 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Ramblers Draw With Dayton to Begin A-10 Play

Ramblers earn crucial point to open league action

CHICAGO – On a hot and sunny Saturday afternoon on the North Side of Chicago, the Loyola University Chicago men's soccer team drew with Dayton, 2-2, at Hoyne Field to open league play. Grant Bailey and Hugo Urdiales scored for the Maroon and Gold, helping Loyola Chicago earn its first point in Atlantic 10 Conference action.

"I think it was a classic, A-10 derby kind of game," said Loyola Head Coach Steve Bode. We've played Dayton now four times since we've been in the A-10 and we've tied them every single time. I think Dayton is a contender to be the champion this year. They want it, and they went to the NCAA Tournament last year. So, to get a draw at home and preserve a conference point is big,"

How it Happened
Grant Bailey got the fun going early with a well-timed strike in the third minute of play. Following a chaotic sequence in the box - which included two Rambler shots - the sophomore defender found the ball with his chest and took a shot to the lower right-side of the net. The bouncing ball slipped past the Dayton keeper, and Loyola had an early 1-0 lead.

The Flyers leveled the match at 1-1 in the 17th minute, but it didn't take long for the 'Blers to regain the lead as Urdiales scored his second goal wearing the Maroon and Gold in the 22nd minute. Julian Cisneros whipped the ball to Benji Chavarria inside the box to begin the attack. Chavarria then shuffled the ball to Urdiales who did the rest.

With Loyola Chicago in control, 2-1, Dayton's last-ditch effort to tie the game succeeded in the 81st minute as a defensive breakdown helped the Flyers knot the match.

Disaster nearly struck just a few moments later as Dayton was awarded a penalty kick with just minutes left in regulation. However, Loyola keeper Aidan Crawford delivered a crucial save to his left, snuffing UD's chance at a come-from-behind win.  

Notes
  • The Ramblers remain undefeated at Hoyne through the past five matches. The last time Loyola lost at home was Sept. 30, 2023, against VCU.
  • Today marks Loyola's fourth-straight draw against the Flyers. Dayton hasn't beaten Loyola since the 2013 season.
  • Dayton out-shot Loyola, 18 (3) – 11 (5).
  • Entering the match, Dayton was ranked No. 25 by TopDrawerSoccer. 
  • Six cautions were issued throughout the match.
  • Matthew Andrusko had a team-best two shots.
  • Bailey scored his first career goal in the draw.
Up Next
The Maroon and Gold will take a one-game break from A-10 play as they host DePaul this Tuesday (Sept. 24) for the Red Line Rivalry. Kick is slated for 7 p.m. CT at Loyola Soccer Park with the action streaming live on ESPN+.
 
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