AURORA, Ill. (Duhawks.com) - The Loras women's lacrosse team fell to 2-5 overall and 1-3 in MWLC play after a 20-2 loss to Aurora on Saturday. Senior Katilyn Kutsch tallied the lone goals for the Duhawks in the loss.
LORAS HIGHLIGHTS- Spartans got out to a fast start, scoring five goals in the first five minutes before the game was delayed due to a blizzard that attacked the Chicagoland area.
- Aurora used a six-goal run to extend their lead to 11-0 midway through the first half.
- Sophomore Sarah Hanson found senior Kaitlyn Kutsch in a scoring area to get Loras on the board, trailing 11-1 with 16:45 left to play in the first half. Â
- After back-to-back Spartan goals, Kutsch struck again with her 26th goal of the season with 7:28 left in the first half. Â
- A late first half goal from Aurora's Kenny Hughes sent the game to the halftime break with the Spartans in front, 15-2.Â
- Senior Shaunna Weber made her season debut, starting in goal to begin the second half.
- The offensive outpouring continued for the Spartans, adding five more goals.
- Aurora used its smothering defense to finish with a distinct advantage in draw controls and clear attempts.
FRIEDMAN GROUP PLAYER OF THE GAME
Kaitlyn Kutsch | The senior raised her season goal total to 26 and her career total to 154, scoring both goals for Loras in the loss.
UP NEXTDuhawks return to the Bierie Field on Sunday for an afternoon matinee against the University of Dallas. First draw is scheduled for 11:45 a.m.
