Amplo wanted to slow the tempo because he liked the matchups on both ends of the field in six-on-six situations. He thought the Greyhounds would want to run defense to offense to create unsettled goals and cited slowing the transition as key for the Midshipmen.
It turns out Loyola was quite comfortable and effective operating in a possession game. While the Midshipmen succeeded in making it a six-on-six affair, the Hounds had no trouble dissecting the defense and creating high-percentage shots.
Senior attackman Aidan Olmstead tied a career-high with five goals as No. 16 Loyola led from start to finish in easily handling No.