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CHICAGO, ILL -- Eastern Illinois women's basketball was defeated 58-48 on the road against Loyola Chicago.  With the loss, the Panthers drop to 5-5 on the season.

It was a defensive slugfest from the start, as the two teams ended the first quarter in a 13-13 tie before going into the locker room tied 26-26 at halftime.  Loyola began to seize control in the third quarter, as EIU couldn't get much offense going, being outscored 14-7 in the third quarter.  After falling behind by 10 early in the fourth, The Panthers made a late surge, going on a 9-1 run to pull to within 46-44, but were unable to get any closer.

Abby Wahl led the team with 16 points and 11 rebounds for her second double-double of the season and seventh of her career.  Jordyn Hughes scored 10 points and grabbed four rebounds.  Kira Arthofer scored six points, recorded a career-high six steals, dished out three assists, and grabbed three rebounds.  Morgan Litwiller scored six points and recorded four rebounds and four assists.

With her two made free throws at the 8:18 mark of the third quarter, Wahl became the 26th player in EIU school history to score 1,000 career points.

Next up, the Panthers will host the Lipscomb Bisons on Monday, December 20.  Tipoff is scheduled for 3 pm.