Allison Deardorff Sets Loyola Chicago Career Shutout Record in Draw vs. Dayton
Loyola Chicago goalkeeper Allison Deardorff secured her 25th career shutout during a 0-0 draw against Dayton, establishing a new program record. The result moves the Ramblers to 4-2-5 overall and extends their unbeaten streak to eight matches ahead of an October 4 fixture at Rhode Island.
Record-Setting Goaltending Against Dayton
Allison Deardorff etched her name into the Loyola Chicago record books on Sunday afternoon, turning away three shots to preserve a scoreless stalemate against Atlantic 10 opponent Dayton. The milestone 25th career shutout lifts her past previous program benchmarks, cementing a legacy built on sustained defensive consistency.
“Amazing achievement by Allison,” Jon Sandoval said. “She works incredibly hard. She is so deserving of this recognition. Her record reflects her hard work and dedication to her craft. We couldn’t be happier for her!”
Match Dynamics and Unbeaten Streak Extension
The scoreless draw brought the Ramblers’ overall record to 4-2-5, maintaining an unblemished 1-0-2 standing in Atlantic 10 play. Despite playing with a man advantage for over an hour after Dayton’s Reese Gallagher received a red card in the 36th minute, Loyola struggled to break through in the attacking third. Both teams recorded 10 shots total, with Zoe Hevey and Mia Lanni registering two attempts each for the Ramblers. Deardorff’s three saves anchored a backline that has now stretched its unbeaten run to eight straight matches.
“Tough result to tie after being up a player for 60 minutes,” Jon Sandoval said. “We were just missing a connection in the attacking third. Credit to Dayton for going down a player and still getting a point.”
Looking Ahead to Rhode Island
The Ramblers travel for a matchup against Rhode Island on October 4, with kickoff scheduled for 12 p.m.