Chicago, Ill. -- The Youngstown State softball team fell to 2-13 overall and 0-2 in the Horizon League after dropping a Horizon League doubleheader to Loyola (8-12, 3-1 Horizon League), 9-1, and 6-1, on Saturday afternoon at the Loyola Softball Field.

    In the opener, senior Bethany Hafley hit her first career home run for the Penguins' only hit in the 9-1 loss.

    Loyola used a four-run first inning and plated one run in the third frame, two runs in the fourth and fifth innings to reach the mercy rule.

    In the nightcap, senior Jamie Fornal drilled her first home run of the season for YSU's lone score. Hafley and sophomore Kristin Bair also collected singles for the Guins.

    The Guins and Ramblers close out the three-game series, Sunday, March 30. First pitch is slated for Noon (EDT).