Loyola Maryland visits Navy on Saturday for a Patriot League matchup between local rivals. The teams have split their 17 previous meetings, with five ending in ties; last season’s game finished 1-1. Navy brings a 4-6-4 record and a recent 4-1 win over Lafayette, while Loyola’s newcomers have supplied five of the team’s 11 goals this season.

By the Numbers
  • Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. ET, at Glenn Warner Soccer Facility in Annapolis.
  • All-time series: 6-6-5.
  • Navy has scored 18 goals, the second-most in the Patriot League; Duncan Sullivan leads the team with 9 points.
  • Loyola newcomers have scored 5 of the Greyhounds’ 11 goals.
Yes, But

Navy’s 4-6-4 overall record is modest, but its attack has been among the league’s most productive. The teams are tied for sixth in the conference standings, making the rivalry game important to their championship positioning.

State of Play
  • Navy is coming off a 4-1 victory over Lafayette.
  • Loyola’s first-year players are making a major impact: nine freshmen have started at least once, and Lukas Cortes leads the team with 4 assists.
  • Navy goalkeeper Sam Clark has 44 saves and a 1.18 goals-against average.
What's Next

The teams meet Saturday night in Annapolis, with the result potentially shifting the Patriot League race. The game will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

This is a closely matched rivalry with conference stakes: Navy’s scoring threat meets a Loyola side getting meaningful production from its newcomers.