FAIRFAX, Va. - Avary DeBlieck made history Friday night in Loyola Chicago's sweep at George Mason, setting the single-season block record with her 145th block of the season. She finished the match with seven blocks and has 149.0 total blocks and counting this season.

The conference win improved Loyola to 14-15 overall and 11-6 in A-10 action.

"Tonight was a really good team win. I am really proud of everyone for staying disciplined on blocking and handling George Mason's very tough serving," said head coach Amanda Berkley. "Ann Marie continues to have a great offensive production, and Emma has done a nice job finding her. We're looking forward to another competitive match against a very good George Mason team tomorrow to wrap up the regular season."

How It Happened
SET 1 | The Ramblers opened up an early one set to none lead, winning the first set 25-20. Loyola never trailed by more than five points and grabbed the advantage for good at 18-17 in a set that featured eight ties and five lead changes. Loyola dished out four aces in the opening set. The Ramblers combined for seven blocks in the opening frame, and Ann Marie Remmes tallied five early kills.

SET 2 | Loyola continued to roll after a set-one win by securing a 25-18 victory in the second. The Ramblers grabbed control of the set lead early on at 6-5 and held the lead the rest of the way. Loyola collected 15 kills in the second with five Ramblers having two or more. Kaitlyn Burke had five to lead Loyola.

SET 3 | Loyola earned the sweep in set three, 25-23. The set saw nine ties and six lead changes. The Ramblers led 24-21, but the Patriots battled for two more points to hold off match point before their own attack error sealed the win for Loyola. Kate Maley recorded five kills to lead the Ramblers.

Game Notes

• DeBlieck set the single-season record in the first set where she tallied 3.5 total blocks. She needs just three heading into it to break the record from 2021. She totaled seven on the night. She added five kills in the win.
• Remmes led Loyola for the third straight match offensively, tallying 10 kills. She hit .714.
• Emma Henry tallied a team-leading 29 assists, while Sam Falk had 12 digs for a team-best.