CHICAGO – The Ramblers erupted for four goals Sunday surging to a 4-0 shutout over George Washington. Skyler Bierker netted the game-winner in the fourth minute helping Loyola Chicago to its first Atlantic 10 victory of the season.
 
The Ramblers improved to 5-5-2 overall, 1-1-2 in the A10.
 
"Skye's early goal off the corner kick really took the weight off our shoulders," said head coach Barry Bimbi. "It let the girls relax a little bit. We've been playing some really good soccer, but the ball just hasn't been going in the net. To score that early one, you could just see everyone took a deep breath and relaxed."
 
How It Happened
Sunday's result was the culmination of the offensive dominance the Ramblers have shown all month. Bierker helped break the ice with the match's game-winner at the 3:22 mark. An early corner kick awarded to Loyola allowed Madeleine Barone to send the ball to Bierker who used a high header to go up 1-0.
 
The Ramblers would tally two more by halftime. Jaimee Cibulka dribbled to the top right of the box passing to Zoe Hevey on the left. Hevey cut back towards the middle and sent a high ball doubling the Rambler lead in the 31^st minute.
 
Hevey then connected with Taylor Harrison on a cross in the 35^th minute. Harrison used her signature one-foot tap and made it a 3-0 lead at the break.
 
As the second half geared up, two more Ramblers put shots on target before Harrison struck again. Harrison was able to knock down a GW pass at the top of the box with a little pressure. She challenged the keeper one-on-one and beat her low left making it 4-0 in the 62^nd minute.
 
George Washington tallied two shots on goal following Loyola's final goal of the match. Naya Lipkens made two easy saves to hold on to the shutout. Ramblers win, 4-0.
 
Inside the Box Score
- Harrison's two goals and four points marks a season and career-high.
- She now has 13 career goals taking over 10^th all-time in the program's record book.
- Her six goals scored this year is a team high. It is also the most she's recorded in a season since her five goals as a freshman.
- Bierker's goal is her first collegiate goal and game-winner.
- Hevey finished with three points. She tallied her third goal and fourth assist of the season.
- The Ramblers last scored four goals in a match at Western Illinois last season. Loyola beat WIU, 4-1.
- Naya Lipkens finished with her fifth clean sheet of the season. She recorded five saves.
- Loyola led 18-7 in shots and 13-5 in shots on goal.
- Harrison tallied five of Loyola's 18.
 
Up Next
Loyola has Thursday off before returning to action on the road Sunday, Oct. 1. The Ramblers head to Massachusetts for a 12 p.m. CT kickoff.