Loyola Chicago Sweeps Saint Francis in Long Beach Pod: Ramblers Win 3-0

Sometimes a sweep lies — two sets go 30-28 and 29-27 and your heart rate never believes the match is under control.

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Line score

30-28, 29-27, 25-20 — No. 9 Loyola Chicago advances out of the Long Beach-hosted pod opener.

Per Loyola's recap lane:

• Aleksandar Sosa: 15 kills
• Josh Schellinger: 13 kills
• Daniel Fabikovic: 10 kills
• Aidan Klein: six blocks (match high)
• Ryan McElligott: 35 assists (match high)

Saint Francis arrived as an NEC champion making history — SFU's preview framed the moment honestly — and Loyola still needed extra-point nerve to escape the first two frames.

Next step

The Ramblers advanced into Saturday's regional final against No. 2 Long Beach State — where the Beach's depth would eventually answer every surge.

Sources

• NCAA.com — Loyola Chicago vs. Saint Francis (6598550)
• NCAA.com — championship hub (May 1)
• Loyola Chicago Athletics — sweep recap
• Saint Francis Athletics — regional preview
• Long Beach State Athletics — regional hosting hub

United Volleyball Network — May 2, 2026.