BALTIMORE – Paige Sim made seven saves to backstop a Loyola University Maryland women's soccer team that played visiting Kent State University to a 0-0 draw on Sunday evening at Ridley Athletic Complex.
 
Sim made two saves in the final four minutes on a chance by Kent State from just outside the six. She first turned away an attempt by Kelsey Salopek, and she then stopped a shot by Siena Stambolich.
 
The Golden Flashes (0-3-2 overall) had opportunities by Tianna Harris and Abby Breitschuh after those two shots, but both were off frame.
 
Kent State had a 16-7 advantage in shots during the game, but the Golden Flashes had a slim advantage in possession, 53 percent to 47 percent.
 
Loyola (2-3-1) had two of its best scoring opportunities in the match's final 15 minutes. MK Barnes's strong header from the top of the six off a Payton Hurley corner kick went just over the cross bar in the 76^th minute, and Sarah Mirr then cut in from the left side to place a hard shot on goal in the 86^th, but it was saved cleanly by Sarah Melen.
 
The Greyhounds will return to action on Thursday, September 8, to host Howard University at 7 p.m.