Chicago, Ill. -- The Youngstown State softball team lost its fourth straight contest and was swept by Loyola after dropping a 10-0 decision on Sunday afternoon at the Loyola Softball Field.

    The Penguins fall to 2-14 overall and 0-3 in the Horizon League and the Ramblers improve to 9-12 overall and 4-1 in the Horizon League.

    The Ramblers sent 11 batters to the plate and scored seven runs in the bottom of the first inning en route the shutout.

    Loyola's Amy Solava allowed just one hit - to Rochelle Vanyi - and struck out six in five innings pitched.

    The Penguins host Niagara, Tuesday, April 1, in the 2008 home opener. First pitch is slated for 2 p.m. at McCune Park in Canfield, Ohio.