CHICAGO, Ill. – The Billikens fell in straight sets to back-to-back defending Atlantic 10 Champions, Loyola Chicago on Tuesday afternoon at Gentile Arena.
SET 1 | Loyola Chicago 25, SLU 15
The Ramblers jumped out to a 5-1 lead before the Billikens battled back within one at 8-7. Loyola responded with an 8-2 run to take a 16-9 advantage and pulled away from there.
SET 2 | Loyola Chicago 25, SLU 21
Saint Louis opened the second set with a 5-2 lead and held an 8-5 advantage before Loyola rallied to tie the set at 8-8. The teams battled through several ties before the Ramblers used a 4-0 run to take a 20-18 lead. SLU pulled within one at 21-20, but Loyola closed the set with four of the final six points.
SET 3 | Loyola Chicago 25, SLU 22
The Billikens came out strong in the third set, scoring the first four points and taking an 8-4 lead. Loyola answered with a 4-0 run to tie the set at 8-8 before the teams traded points throughout the middle of the frame.
SLU last had the lead at 16-14 before Loyola scored five of the next six points to move in front 19-17. The Billikens pulled within one twice down the stretch, but the Ramblers finished with four of the final six points to secure the sweep.
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The Billikens return to Chaifetz Pavilion this weekend to face Duquesne on Friday night at 6 PM and Saturday at 1 PM.
