VCU falls in three sets as Loyola Chicago splits series

VCU lost 25–23, 25–21, 25–17 at Loyola Chicago on Saturday, September 26, splitting the weekend series at Gentile Arena.

The Rams dropped to 3–7 overall and 1–1 in Atlantic 10 play. Loyola Chicago moved to 5–7 and 1–1.

Lara Del Core led VCU with 10 kills. Dominika Kasinska and Nina Boledovicova each added eight, while Letizia Galli finished with seven. Kayla Foley and Jordan Baksh had 10 digs apiece, and Cansin Sendir supplied 31 assists.

Loyola’s 13 team blocks helped limit VCU to .157 hitting. The Ramblers hit .239, with Katie Scherer leading all players with 11 kills.

VCU led the opening set 13–11 before Loyola used a 7–2 run to move ahead 18–15. The Rams could not reclaim that set and lost the next two.

VCU hosts George Washington on October 2 and 3.

Source: Official game report and statistics.

Prepared with AI assistance by NSMT Newsroom from the linked official source. This article does not represent on-site reporting.