DePaul University
2-0-4, 0-0-0
Loyola Chicago
1-1-3, 0-0-0
DePaul Remains Unbeaten With 2-1 Win Over Loyola Chicago
9/7/2025 7:38:00 PM | MEN'S SOCCER
Baumgartner, Hernandez tally goals in Red Line Rivalry win
CHICAGO – A pair of first half goals lifted DePaul to a 2-1 win over Loyola Chicago on Sunday afternoon at Wish Field. With the victory, the Blue Demons remain unbeaten on the 2025 season at 2-0-4 and handed the Ramblers their first loss of the season.
Redshirt-junior Christian Baumgartner opened the scoring on a second-chance effort in the 17th minute to give DePaul the early lead before Noeh Hernandez added on four minutes later with a great finish on a counterattack to widen the lead to 2-0.
Loyola (1-1-3) responded with a goal of their own 15 minutes into the second half, but the Blue Demons put a halt to any more chances to hold onto the coveted victory in the Red Line Rivalry.
DePaul held a narrow 13 -11 edge in shots including a 6-5 advantage in shots on goal.
In net, Santiago Davila matched his season-high with four saves.
How It Happened
Loyola had a flurry of chances in the first 10 minutes of the match including the game's first corner, but the Blue Demons staved off the early threat.
A DePaul throw in sparked the first goal of the match with Nolan McGuire entering the ball for Joon Han's initial blocked shot before Baumgartner cleaned up with a finish to the top left corner of the goal to provide the early advantage.
It wasn't long until Callum Watts won a duel in the midfield for Jayden Waski to drive down the field and slip the ball through for Hernandez to put it away and double the Blue Demons lead in the 22nd minute.
Neither side had many quality chances for the remainder of the half with DePaul maintaining a 2-0 edge at the intermission. The Blue Demons fired seven shots in the first 45 minutes compared to Loyola's six.
Out of the break, Loyola was aggressive with three of the first four shots in the stanza including one that found the back of the net thanks to freshman Antonio Pinto who got on the end of a cross from Arved von Vegesack.
Hernandez had another quality look on frame in the 73rd minute with a clear path to goal but the Ramblers' keeper steered it away to keep it a one-goal game.
In search of an insurance goal, the Blue Demons pressed on, with Daniel Hickiewicz and Keagan pace each putting shots on goal in the final 10 minutes.
Loyola had one last chance to equalize with a free kick just outside the box, but Hugo Urdiales struck the ball right into the hands of DePaul's Davila.
Match Notes
- Noeh Hernandez netted his second goal of the 2025 campaign and 15th of his career. The junior has 41 points on his career which ranks tied for 16th in the program's record books.
- Christian Baumgartner tallied his second strike of the season and sixth of his collegiate career.
- Sophomore forward Jayden Waski notched his second assist of the season and provided a helper for the second-consecutive match. He now owns four for his career.
- The Blue Demons picked up back-to-back wins over Loyola for the first time since the 2012 and 2013 seasons.
- DePaul moved to 10-10-1 versus the Ramblers at Wish Field. Loyola maintained a 23-16-5 edge in the all-time series.
- The Blue Demons dropped the corner kick battle for the first time this season with Loyola earning five to DePaul's two.
- Daniel Hickiewicz made the first start of his career on Sunday.
Up Next
DePaul hits the road for the first time in 2025 with a match against Drake scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13. First touch from Mediacom Stadium is set for 5 p.m.
Team Stats
Christian Baumgartner (2)
GOAL by DePaul Baumgartner, Christian.
16:38
Noeh Hernandez (2)
Assisted By: Jayden Waski
GOAL by DePaul Hernandez, Noeh Assist by Waski, Jayden.
21:13
Antonio Pinto (3)
Assisted By: Arved von Vegesack , Luka Ivancic
GOAL by LUC Pinto, Antonio Assist by von Vegesack, Arved and Ivancic, Luka.
58:00
