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History

CHICAGO — No. 8 Loyola Chicago totaled 11 blocks and 12 service aces en route to a two-match series sweep of Queens, defeating the conference foe in a 3-0 on Saturday, March 14 inside Gentile Arena.

The Ramblers improved to 13-5 overall and 7-2 in Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) play. 

Junior outside Daniel Fabikovic led Loyola’s attack with 12 kills on .571 hitting, while contributing a season-high seven blocks. The Ramblers’ defense also got a match-high 10 digs out of senior libero JJ Sowa and five rejections from junior middle Aidan Klein. 

Coach Quote: Shane Davis

“We corrected exactly what we needed to from last night, showing it at the service line and at the net. Fabi [Daniel Fabikovic] and Aidan [Klein] were great tonight, and I’m proud of the way our guys rallied this weekend. We’re ready to take this show on the road next week.”

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Ramblers won the first point and never looked back, taking the opening set in a decisive 25-13 win. Loyola led by as many as 13 points before finishing the set with 13 kills and five blocks. Senior setter Ryan McElligott boosted the offense with three aces. 

SET 2 | Loyola stormed into the second set, taking the frame 25-11 to jump to a 2-0 lead. The Ramblers grabbed control of the set early at 3-2, holding the lead the rest of the way. Graduate student Josh Schellinger and Klein each added two aces in the set. 

SET 3 | Loyola completed the sweep with a 25-17 third-set win, again leading from the first point and taking the advantage to the end. Fabikovic clinched the match with his 12th kill of the night.

Inside the Box Score


McElligott had the match-high four aces and 32 assists.
Fabikovic’s match-high seven blocks matched his career high. 
Loyola’s 11 blocks is a team season-high in three-set matches.
The Ramblers marked their second match this year with 12 service aces. 

Up Next
Loyola hits the road to No. 16 Ohio State on Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. before a meeting at Northern Kentucky on Saturday, March 21 at 3 p.m.