INDIANOLA, Iowa (Duhawks.com) – The purple machine kept on rolling Saturday at Simpson College as Loras moved to 2-0 in Iowa Conference play with a 6-3 win over the Storm.
 
Senior Elizabeth Dickhut and her sister Jessica Dickhut went perfect on the day, winning 8-1 in doubles play. Elizabeth Dickhut followed her doubles performance up with a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 1 singles. Jessica Dickhut cleaned house at No. 3 singles, winning 6-3, 6-0 at No. 3 singles.
 
After falling at No. 2 doubles, senior Caroline Rainey returned to glory at No. 4 singles, winning in straight sets 6-0, 6-0. Dubuque native Carrie Crabill kept her hot streak alive, winning at No. 5 singles 6-2, 6-0.
 
The No. 3 doubles tandem of sophomore Maggie Clements and Sam Pietruszynski won their second match in a row, 8-5.
 
With the win, Loras improves to 2-3 overall and 2-0 in the Iowa Conference. It is the first time since 2007 that Loras has started the season at 2-0 in the Iowa Conference.

They play host to Wartburg College on Wednesday, September 10 at 5:30 p.m.

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Loras 6, Simpson 3

Singles
1. Elizabeth Dickhut (LOR) def. M. Hartmann 6-0, 6-0
2. K. Ehrharat (SIM) def. Kylie DeWees 6-3, 6-1
3. Jessica Dickhut (LOR) def. K. Greiner 6-3, 6-0
4. Caroline Rainey (LOR) def. M. Bradley 6-0, 6-0
5. Carrie Crabill (LOR) def. J. Ardeuser 6-2, 6-0
6. C. Bierbroet (SIM) def. Kelsey Woodward 6-2, 6-2

Doubles
1. Elizabeth Dickhut/Jessica Dickhut (LOR) def. M. Hartmann/K. Greiner 8-1
2. K. Ehrharat/M. Bradley (SIM) def. Kylie DeWees/Caroline Rainey 9-8 (7-4)
3. Maggie Clements/Sam Pietruszynski (LOR) def. J. Ardeuser/C. Bierbroet 8-5