DUBUQUE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - The Duhawk women's soccer team may have waited until the very last second, but senior Claire Murphy found a way to put the ball into the back of the net for the game winner as Loras took down Central College 2-1 on Saturday afternoon in the Rock Bowl. Loras found themselves trailing 1-0 heading into the final ten minutes, but a goal off a penalty kick by junior Katie Truesdale in the 81' set up the miracle finish and help the Duhawks start Iowa Conference play with a win.

After a very quiet first half for both teams, the Dutch controlled possession and seemed to have the upper hand for the majority of the second half. The Dutch got on the board in the 50' when Emily Benson put the ball right over the head of Loras senior keeper Hannah Wilson. The Dutch would continue to pressure the ball forward, recording five second half shots.

After 80 minutes of play, the Duhawks awoke from their slumber and threw everything they had at goal, resulting in an abundant of scoring chances. In the 81', senior Alexa Eggert was dribbling away from goal when she was fouled in the box and the center official awarded Loras with a penalty kick.  With ice in her veins, Truesdale stepped to the penalty spot and blasted the equalizer into the back of the net. However, the Duhawks continued to attack and give themselves a chance to win the game in regulation.

With 11 seconds to play, Loras earned a corner kick, which was taken by freshman Alexis O'Neill. All that O'Neill wanted to do was get the ball into the box and give the Duhawks a chance. With a low service, Truesdale was the first to get a touch, but it eventually fell to the feet of Murphy, who sent home the winner as time expired, giving Loras the 2-1 victory.