The Drake University volleyball team suffered a 3-0 setback Saturday evening in its series opener at Loyola.
Drake (12-6, 10-5 MVC) fell by set scores of 27-25, 25-22, 25-19 as Loyola hit .263 in its win.
Lindsey Pliapol paced Drake's attack with 15 kills on 37 attempts, while Haley Bush had 11 kills and Emily Plock posted nine kills and two blocks.
Kylee Macke tried to slow the Ramblers' attack with 15 digs.
Loyola (9-7, 8-7 MVC) was led by Emily Banitt's 11 kills and 10 digs while Kelsey Watson ahd 10 kills.