Loyola New Orleans rallied from an opening-map loss to beat Shawnee State 2–1 in a VALORANT series. The Wolf Pack won the next two maps, with Sara Reffit’s clutch play helping turn the deciding map in Loyola’s favor.

By the Numbers
  • Series score: Loyola 2, Shawnee State 1.
  • Map scores: Abyss, 9–13; Summit, 13–6; Sunset, 13–8.
  • Rexford Kaase led Loyola on Sunset with 21 kills and 13 assists.
Yes, But

Shawnee State took the opener and briefly narrowed Loyola’s lead on the final map, but the Wolf Pack responded in both instances to secure the series.

Bottom Line

Loyola turned a slow start into a series win by taking control on Summit and holding firm on Sunset when Shawnee State threatened to rally.