DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque Women's Soccer team had Tuesday, October 11 marked on their calendar since the beginning of the season as they were set to face-off against their rival and nationally ranked Loras College Duhawks. For most of the game, rain and wind played havoc for the Spartans, but the Duhawks set the pace and scored three goals in the first half and left Oyen Field with a 4-0 victory.

Coming off a weekend matchup where the Spartans drew with nationally ranked #6- Wartburg College, the Spartans had yet another big opportunity and a tough league opponent. UD fought to maintain possession of the ball as goalkeeper Karissa Chalus faced a total of 26 shots (12 on goal) and recorded eight saves after 90 minutes in goal. Defensive play by the Duhawks limited the Spartans to a trio of corner kicks while Loras compiled 10 opportunities. Emma Kober, Bailey Brennan, and Riley Trudeau each tallied one shot on the night. The Spartans utilized the bench as Abby Wiegand, Erin Morahan, Sharon Moscoso, Emily Gross, and Mya Wesling all saw action in the loss.

The Spartans sit with an overall record of 4-2-7 and 1-1-3 in American Rivers Conference action.

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On Saturday, October 15, the Spartans travel to Lincoln, Neb. where they will face the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairiewolves in an important conference match-up scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m.