DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque men's soccer remain perfect in American Rivers Conference play with an impressive 3-2 win in the Rockbowl over the Loras College Duhawks on Wednesday evening. The Spartans last win over the Duhawks was in 2017 at the Rockbowl by a 3-2 margin and UD has just three wins total against Loras who leads the match-up 3-21-1.

The first half would not start in favor of the Spartans as Loras would jump out to a quick 1-0 lead in the first 10 minutes of play. The Spartans would answer back in the 26^th minute from none other than Gloire Luwara who has a nose for the back of the goal and would even the game at one goal apiece. Shortly after Draek Littler would get in on the scoring thanks to an assist from Darren Gray to give the Spartans a 2-1 lead. Loras would add another goal just before halftime to knot the score to 2-2 going into the break.

The second half was a constant back and forth battle for control and as the second half progressed through the more chippy it would become. In the 58^th minute of action, Joel Skog-Johansson would kick the ball into the box and Gavin Wooldridge was in prime position for a header that found its way into the back of the net to give the Spartans a 3-2 lead. Loras had their opportunities to tie the game. but were unsuccessful and the Spartans would come out with a big 3-2.

The Spartans would end the game with 13 shots and six corner kicks. Christoffer Rastock would get the win in goal and record five saves. After the game coach Brad Johnson commented, "We knew it was going to be tough all the way. It was an outstanding job in a big time game and we kept fighting the whole way. I think naturally the game flowed and dictated a defensive effort. At that point we were going to take our chances and pick our moments and we're getting on a bit of a roll now."

The Spartans have won the last five out of six contests and return to their home turf on Oyen Field this Saturday at 1:00 p.m. when they host the Coe College Kohawks.