Loyola Chicago secured a 1-1 draw against George Washington on Saturday night, maintaining an undefeated record on its home pitch as Lucas Webb scored the equalizing goal in the final seconds of the match. The result moves Loyola’s record to 5-2-3 overall and 0-1-1 in A10 play, as reported by Loyola University Chicago Athletics.
How the Match Unfolded
The match began with a scoreless first half that featured limited scoring opportunities, with Loyola’s first shot coming in the 35th minute from Luka Ivancic. George Washington broke the scoreless deadlock in the 74th minute when Tommaso Lami scored after receiving a headed pass from Foday Bangura off a throw-in by Finn Roberts. Trailing late in regulation, the Ramblers capitalized with only 16 seconds remaining on the clock when Luka Ivancic delivered a corner kick into the box that set up Lucas Webb for his first goal of the season.
Inside the Box Score and Coach Reaction
Loyola finished the contest holding a 15-13 advantage in total shots. Jack McFeely led the Ramblers with four shots, while Seth Stewart and Luka Ivancic each added three attempts. Goalkeeper Maxwell Ionita recorded one save for Loyola. Ivancic’s assist marked his fourth of the season, bringing his total points up to 10.
I’m really proud of the performance. The guys were dialed in from the first whistle,
said head coach Kevin Robson. They worked on a lot of things that we talked about this week. They were connected in our press and created chances with our defense. This is a team that can keep growing throughout the season. They’re resilient. Don’t count them out.
Upcoming Schedule
The Ramblers will conclude their non-conference slate with an upcoming road trip to face Wake Forest on September 29.
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