Chicago University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Latin Romans by a score of 2-1. While losing is never fun, the Maroons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 312th, while the Romans are ranked 120th).
Chicago University's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9-1. As for Latin, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3-2 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chicago University will venture away from home to face off against Lake Forest Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Lake Forest Academy is coming into the match with three straight victories at home, so Chicago University will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Latin, they are taking a road trip to square off against Northridge at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Northridge is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 4.8 goals per game this season.
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