BALTIMORE – Loyola University Maryland and Fordham University combined for 27 shots on Tuesday in a non-conference match, but neither team registered a goal, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw at Ridley Athletic Complex.
 
The Greyhounds (2-1-2 overall) managed an 18-9 advantage in shots, but the Rams (2-1-3) had a 4-3 lead in those on goal and a 5-3 margin in corner kicks.
 
Alex Bobocea logged his second individual clean sheet – Loyola's third total this season – by making four saves in goal for the Greyhounds; Demetri Skoumbakis had three saves for Fordham.
 
Loyola turned up the offensive pressure to start the second half, garnering its best scoring chance in the 47^th minute. Daniel Tshiani ran onto a pass at the top of the 18 and got a shot off while drawing contact from a defender. The shot, however, was saved by Skoumbakis to preserve the tie.
 
Milan Miric and Kelan Swales each had shots saved by Skoumbakis, as well, in the 70^th and 71^st minutes. Swales led Loyola with seven total shots.
 
Loyola opens Patriot League matches on Saturday, September 17, at 7 p.m. with a game at Army West Point.