CHICAGO, ILL. – Fordham volleyball fell to Loyola Chicago in three sets on Saturday afternoon.
With the loss, Fordham now stands at 11-16 on the season, and holds a 5-9 mark in conference play. The Ramblers improve to a conference-best 11-3.
Set One
Loyola Chicago turned the heat on immediately in set one. The Ramblers' offense was operating incredibly efficiently, as they hit .524 in the set as a whole. The home squad jumped out to an early lead and controlled momentum throughout the set. Fordham dropped set one by a score of 25-14.
Set Two
The Fordham offense was dialed in set two, as they played Loyola Chicago tight through the early stages. The Rams pulled ahead late in the set, and were engineered by a red-hot
Bridget Woodruff. The junior picked up six kills in the second set alone, and helped the Rams tie things at 22 late. Despite the efficient offense, Fordham was unable to close things out. Loyola Chicago scored three unanswered to finish up the set with a 25-22 victory. Fordham hit .273 in the set as a team.
Set Three
Fordham and Loyola Chicago traded points early in the third set, engaging in a tense back-and-forth. Woodruff remained hot, picking up several more kills to help try and extend the match. The Ramblers started to pull away late in the set, and Fordham was unable to keep pace. The home squad would walk away with a 25-21 victory, winning the match in straight sets.
The Stats
Bridget Woodruff engineered the offense for Fordham, picking up a team-high 11 kills.
Özge Özaslan recorded 16 digs to lead the way for the Rams.
The Rams were unable to record a service ace in the match, compared to Loyola Chicago's three.
What's Next?
The Rams return home to host VCU for their final home series of the season. Fordham and VCU will meet on Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7.
