Eastern Michigan Athletics
Thursday, September 11
Ypsilanti, Mich.
4:30 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
2-4-0, 0-0-0
0
vs
2
Loyola Chicago
5-1-1, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Loyola Chicago
1
1
2
Eastern Mich.
0
0
0
Photo by: Joey Wolter
Eastern Falls at Home to Loyola Chicago, 2-0
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University soccer team fell in their return home against Loyola University Chicago with a 2-0 loss Thursday, Sept. 11, at Scicluna Field in a match where 70% of Eastern's shots were on-goal.
How It Happened
Junior Aniyah Mack (Cincinnati, Ohio/Walnut Hills/Austin Peay) gave Eastern its first shot on-target in the game, a short right-footed kick five yards out from the net stopped by Loyola's goalkeeper.
Redshirt junior Ella Holland (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford) was stout for the Eagles, making three saves in the first ten minutes of play.
Despite Holland's great defense, the Rambler's offense netted its first goal in the 22nd minute after a high shot from the left corner barely passed over Holland's glove, bouncing off the far post into the net.
Taking its lead into the second half, Loyola doubled its advantage after a well-placed shot 20 yards out missed Holland, who couldn't stretch far enough to make the save.
Game Notes
» Eastern fell to 2-4-0 overall while Loyola Chicago improved to 5-1-0.
» EMU held a 10-8 advantage in shots, with six in the first half, four in the second half. The Eagles are 2-2 when out-shooting their opponent.
» Junior Sarah Van Euwen (Avon Lake, Ohio/Avon Lake) played all 90 minutes for the sixth-straight match. Van Euwen has played 90 minutes for 11 straight matches, extending to the last five games of the 2024-25 season.
» Freshman Kaylee Synk (North Olmstead, Ohio/St. Joseph's Academy) made her first collegiate start, playing 42 minutes.
» Sophomore Ciara Brown (Wyandanch, N.Y./Half Hollow Hills West/Auburn) with three shots in the match has two or more shots in five of six games on the season.
Historical Notes
» Today's match was the fifth all-time match between Eastern and Loyola Chicago, Loyola leads all-time series 3-1-1.
» Eastern is now 37-28-7 all-time against teams from Illinois.
Up Next
Eastern Michigan will stay home to face the University at Buffalo Thursday, Sept. 18, at 4:30 p.m. to begin Mid-American Conference play. The all-time series is tied, 11-11-7.
Follow Us
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, continue to visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMUSoccer) and Instagram (@EMUSoccer).
How It Happened
Junior Aniyah Mack (Cincinnati, Ohio/Walnut Hills/Austin Peay) gave Eastern its first shot on-target in the game, a short right-footed kick five yards out from the net stopped by Loyola's goalkeeper.
Redshirt junior Ella Holland (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford) was stout for the Eagles, making three saves in the first ten minutes of play.
Despite Holland's great defense, the Rambler's offense netted its first goal in the 22nd minute after a high shot from the left corner barely passed over Holland's glove, bouncing off the far post into the net.
Taking its lead into the second half, Loyola doubled its advantage after a well-placed shot 20 yards out missed Holland, who couldn't stretch far enough to make the save.
Game Notes
» Eastern fell to 2-4-0 overall while Loyola Chicago improved to 5-1-0.
» EMU held a 10-8 advantage in shots, with six in the first half, four in the second half. The Eagles are 2-2 when out-shooting their opponent.
» Junior Sarah Van Euwen (Avon Lake, Ohio/Avon Lake) played all 90 minutes for the sixth-straight match. Van Euwen has played 90 minutes for 11 straight matches, extending to the last five games of the 2024-25 season.
» Freshman Kaylee Synk (North Olmstead, Ohio/St. Joseph's Academy) made her first collegiate start, playing 42 minutes.
» Sophomore Ciara Brown (Wyandanch, N.Y./Half Hollow Hills West/Auburn) with three shots in the match has two or more shots in five of six games on the season.
Historical Notes
» Today's match was the fifth all-time match between Eastern and Loyola Chicago, Loyola leads all-time series 3-1-1.
» Eastern is now 37-28-7 all-time against teams from Illinois.
Up Next
Eastern Michigan will stay home to face the University at Buffalo Thursday, Sept. 18, at 4:30 p.m. to begin Mid-American Conference play. The all-time series is tied, 11-11-7.
Follow Us
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, continue to visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMUSoccer) and Instagram (@EMUSoccer).
Team Stats
LUC
EMU
Goals
2
0
Shots
8
10
Shots on Goal
6
7
Saves
7
4
Corners
3
2
Fouls
10
7
Scoring Plays
Zoe Hevey (2)
GOAL by LUC Hevey, Zoe.
21:42
Zoe Hevey (2)
GOAL by LUC Hevey, Zoe.
65:33
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
F
/ Soccer
GK
/ SoccerF
/ Soccer
MF
/ Soccer
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