Loyola Maryland visits Army West Point on Friday, Oct. 30, with the teams meeting at Malek Stadium in a Patriot League matchup. The Greyhounds are tied for fourth in the league standings, while Army is 10th. The series is even, and Loyola will look to rebound after a 2-0 loss to Army last season.

By the Numbers
  • Kickoff: 6 p.m. ET; the game will stream on ESPN+.
  • Series history: 5-5-3 across 13 meetings.
  • Loyola is tied for fourth in the Patriot League; Army is 2-8-3 overall and 1-6 in league play.
  • Loyola has scored 19 goals this season; newcomers account for five.
Yes, But

Army enters after earning its first Patriot League win of the season, a 2-1 result over Bucknell. The Black Knights have struggled defensively in conference play, however, allowing the league’s second-most goals.

State of Play
  • Loyola’s newcomers have made an impact: freshman Lukas Cortes leads the team with four assists, while transfer Edwin Espinal-Elvir has five points.
  • Army’s Jubril Bamgbala leads the team with four points; goalkeeper Collin Gilbert has made 25 saves in seven starts.
  • Loyola is 3-0 this season when scoring first and 3-0 when leading at halftime.
What's Next

With the regular season nearing its end, Friday’s result could shape Loyola’s push in the Patriot League standings. The Greyhounds will aim to carry their strong start-to-score record into a challenging road matchup.

Bottom Line

Loyola has the better league position, but Army arrives with momentum after its first conference win. A fast start could be decisive for the Greyhounds on the road.