CHICAGO – The Ramblers defended an unbeaten home season Sunday afternoon with a 2-0 win over Saint Joseph's. They finished the regular season 4-0-4 at home and clinched a spot in the Atlantic 10 Tournament.
With the win, Loyola Chicago improves to 7-3-8 overall and 4-1-5 in A10 play.
"It feels really good to go unbeaten at home," said head coach
Jon Sandoval. "I thought the team came out and executed well. We had to absorb a lot of pressure within the first 15 minutes, but the team battled and got quality goals. It was also great to celebrate our seniors with this win."
How It Happened
Allison Deardorff had two saves in goal before the Ramblers put their first goal on the board.
Zoe Hevey's corner kick found
Catherine Cline in the box who headed it low right for a 1-0 lead.
Loyola's next shot attempt also found the back of the net. Hevey took a fast break up the left side of the field and fired a long ball that ricocheted off the post into the goal in the 26
th minute. The Ramblers led 2-0 at the break.
Saint Joseph's only had one more close attempt in the match. Sarah Fisher's 80
th minute shot was saved by Deardorff. She held on for the clean sheet, and Loyola won, 2-0.
Inside the Box Score
- With the shutout, Deardorff broke the single-season shutout record with her 11
th of the season. She continues to lead the country in the category.
- Deardorff made three saves.
- Hevey finished with three points on one goal and an assist.
- Cline netted her second goal of the year.
- Loyola led 13-11 on shots.
Up Next
The Ramblers earned the No. 6 seed and will play at No. 3 La Salle on Friday at 4 p.m. CT.
