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Winner Loyola Chicago LOYOLA (3-2-3, 1-0-0)
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Rhode Island URI (1-5-2, 0-1-1)
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Loyola Chicago LOYOLA
(3-2-3, 1-0-0)
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Rhode Island URI
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Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Loyola Chicago Knocks off Rhode Island, 2-1, in Conference Opener

Ivancic nets game-winner in 83rd minute

KINGSTON, R.I. – The Loyola University Chicago men's soccer team earned its first Atlantic 10 Conference victory of the season Saturday, rallying for a 2-1 win over Rhode Island at the URI Soccer Complex.

"I think first, it's always really hard to get three points in our league. So getting three points in our first conference game on the road at Rhode Island is an ideal way to start. I'm certainly proud of that," said Loyola Head Coach Steve Bode. "Part of this team's identity is that we fight from behind and find ways to get results — we've done that all year. You just can't count us out, and that's something we want to be known for: a team that can always come back and win. Also, we played a lot of guys in this one, so the fact that we were able to get a win on the road against a really good team makes it even better."

How it Happened
Rhode Island—who opened the game with four unanswered shots—struck first in the 39th minute on a goal from Tim Huhnholz, assisted by Sebastian Berntsen.

The Ramblers regained momentum in the closing moments of the first half, leveling the score just before the halftime horn. Daniel Firs found the back of the net for his second goal of the season, capitalizing on a well-timed pass from Joaquin Rodriguez as Loyola began to find its footing on the offensive end.

After the break, Loyola found the game-winner in the 83rd minute as Luka Ivancic tallied his second goal of the season off a feed from Beck Rettenmaier.

Game Notes

  • The victory improved Loyola's record to 3-2-3 overall and 1-0-0 in conference play.
  • Goalkeeper Aidan Crawford recorded six saves on 14 Rhode Island shots. It was his second-straight game tallying six saves, tying is season-high.
  • The Ramblers finished with three shots on goal and eight total.
  • Hugo Urdiales and Firs led the team with two shots each.
  • Rettenmaier's assist was his first-ever.
  • Nine cautions were issued in the match.

Up Next
Loyola returns home Saturday, Sept. 27, to host George Mason at Loyola Soccer Park. First touch is set for 3 p.m. on ESPN+.
 

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