Box Score Megan Kramper
GoSycamores.com
Chicago - A pair of Loyola goals in the second half overcame a halftime deficit to defeat the Indiana State Sycamores in the Missouri Valley Conference opener for both teams.
ISU moves to 3-7-0 overall and 0-1-0 in league play as sophomore forward Syndey Loesing scored the only goal for on the evening. Loesing's goal, assisted by freshman midfielder Elle Steele, is her second of the season. The goal came with 38 minutes into the contest on a shot into the upper left corner.
Steele records her first career assist in a Sycamore jersey.
The goal put the Sycamores up 1-0 headed into the locker room at halftime, but a strong Loyola attack put in two goals in the final period. A header by Valerie Gonyo at the 52nd minute and off a corner scramble by Maggie Olsen at the 62nd minute gave them a one goal lead.
Freshman forward Abby Reed nearly tied the game in the final seconds but her shot was high, keeping the Rambler's lead intact for the win.
Freshman goalkeeper Brittany San Roman recorded five saves in the contest and kept the Ramblers scoreless in the first half.
The Sycamores are back in action on Sunday in non-conference action at IPFW. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET.
