Moran Continues to Lead the Defense

Kate Moran warms up in goal before playing University of Purdue Fort Wayne Aug. 31.Junior goalkeeper Kate Moran was the defensive backbone for the Loyola women’s soccer team on its journey to the top of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC).

The Ramblers currently have a 9-6-1 overall record, and have the eighth most saves in the MVC at 60. Moran said the defense is tough to score on because the players can adapt to any situation and build off each others’ strengths.

“It’s really important to keep the defense organized,” Moran, 20, said. “Communication is huge especially when we have new [first-years] playing. We’ve really been switching up the lineup, so it’s important to keep everything…