Hernandez Shines as Blue Demons Beat Loyola 3-1 on Tuesday

Tuesday, September 24

Chicago, Ill.

7:00 P.M.

DePaul University

3-4-1, 0-1-0

Loyola Chicago

1-5-2, 0-0-1

DePaul

Loyola Chicago

Ryan Thomas and Noeh Hernandez Celebrate

Hernandez Shines as Blue Demons Beat Loyola 3-1 on Tuesday

9/24/2024 10:56:00 PM | MEN'S SOCCER

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Blue Demon sophomore tallies four points on the evening

CHICAGO – DePaul men's soccer scored a pair of goals within 75 seconds of each other midway through the first half to take down local foe Loyola Chicago 3-1 on Tuesday evening at Hoyne Field.

The Blue Demons downed the Ramblers for the first time since 2013 in large part due to a masterful performance by sophomore midfielder Noeh Hernandez who totaled four points on the evening with a goal and a pair of assists.

George Wyatt netted his second goal of the season in the 27th minute, before Hernandez notched a tally of his own in the 28th minute for his third goal of the campaign.

After Loyola answered with a goal of their own late in the game, the Blue Demons responded with an insurance goal from sophomore Liam Mullins in the 83rd minute on a set piece sent in from Hernandez.

Senior goalkeeper Santiago Davila recorded a career-high nine saves in net on the evening.

How it Happened
The Ramblers first chance came in the seventh minute on a fast break with a shot from distance making it through the legs of Davila which rung off the post.

The Blue Demons struck first in the 27th minute on a corner kick served in by Hernandez which found the head of Wyatt who put it home. Wyatt scored his second of the season, in similar fashion to his previous goal, a header against UIC on August 22.

Second of the season for Wyatt on a beautiful ball in from Hernandez! pic.twitter.com/AGbDrCeiw8
— DePaul Men's Soccer (@DePaulMSOC) September 25, 2024

Nolan McGuire generated DePaul's the opportunity, earning the corner with a cross deflected off the Loyola goalkeeper's finger tips.

Just 75 seconds later, DePaul extended its lead after Finnegan dispossessed the Ramblers in the attacking third and flicked it on for Hernandez who danced across the box and fired the ball home with his left boot in the 28th minute.

Letting him finish with the left is just disrespectful.

Third of the campaign for Hernandez. pic.twitter.com/beJSYFF142
— DePaul Men's Soccer (@DePaulMSOC) September 25, 2024

After subbing onto the pitch late in the first half, Liam Mullins fired a shot on target but couldn't connect as the Blue Demons took a 2-0 advantage after the first 45 minutes.

Loyola (1-5-2) returned from intermission with intention, registering seven shots in the first 12 minutes of the second stanza.

The Ramblers cut into the Blue Demons advantage with a goal in the 74th minute after a centering pass was threaded between the back line for Luka Ivancic to finish over the head of Davila.

DePaul (3-4-1) found the nylon once more in the 83rd minute when Hernandez provided service from the right flank on a free kick with Mullins getting on the end of it and heading it to the far post to put the match out of reach, 3-1.

Clinical from Hernandez who finds Mullins for his second goal of the season! pic.twitter.com/MlpiXXuPTK
— DePaul Men's Soccer (@DePaulMSOC) September 25, 2024

Match Notes

The Blue Demons have assisted on every goal scored this season (18). The team tally ranks second among BIG EAST teams while Hernandez's team-high of six leads the league.
Tuesday was Hernandez's third four-point outing of his career and sixth multi-point performance in 21 appearances for DePaul.
With its first win against the Ramblers since 2013, DePaul cut into the all-time series, trailing 23-15-5.
DePaul handed the Ramblers just their fifth loss at home since the 2021 season.
Three goals on the evening marked the third time this season the Blue Demons have scored three or more times.
Despite being outshot 21-8, the Blue Demons finished when it mattered, capitalizing on three of their six shots on goal.
The Blue Demons held a 9-5 advantage in corner kicks, including a 7-3 edge in the second half.

UP NEXT
The Blue Demons return to Wish Field on Saturday, Sept. 28 to host Xavier at 2 p.m. The match will be aired live on FloFC. DePaul will celebrate former soccer letterwinners at halftime of the match.

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