CHICAGO -- Loyola Chicago got the job done in three sets to defeat Fordham on Friday, Oct. 30 at home. The Ramblers improved to 13-10 overall and 10-3 in Atlantic 10 play.
Sophomore outside hitter Leyna Nguyen led the way with 12 kills on .435 hitting and junior libero Sam Falk had 11 digs to lead the defense. Junior outside hitter Claire Van Den Herik contributed nine kills and middle blocker Chloe Morgan pitched in six while hitting above .500.
Coach Quote: Amanda Berkley
"Fordham has done a nice job this year and they're a tough team, a very good blocking team. I'm proud of our team for finding ways to get kills and not getting blocked a ton. We had good offensive performances, especially out of the middle of the court. Leyna was a star tonight, and overall, I'm proud of the team for finding a way to get it done tonight."
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Ramblers took control from the first point and never trailed en route to a 25-19 first set win. Loyola led by as many as seven points at 23-16 before finishing off the set, totaling 17 kills, led by Nguyen and Van Den Herik with four apiece.
SET 2 | Loyola built on its lead with a 25-21 victory in set two. The Ramblers took the set thanks to a strong attacking performance, putting together a .320 clip with 12 kills in the frame. The front row had a solid showing as well, blocking four Fordham attacks in the stanza.
SET 3 | The Ramblers secured the sweep with a 25-17 win in the third, taking control of the set early at 2-1 and never looking back. Loyola opened up its largest lead of the night, eight points, to close out the set, totaling 15 kills on .423 hitting along the way.
Inside the Box Score
- The Ramblers recorded their sixth A10 sweep of the season.
- Senior setter Emma Henry facilitated the attack with a team-high 22 assists.
- Loyola totaled eight aces in the match, where three Ramblers each had two (Falk, Morgan, Nguyen).
Up Next
The Ramblers and Rams rematch tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, Oct. 31 at 1 p.m.
