DUBUQUE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - The Loras men's soccer team (4–2–0, 1–0–0 IIAC) enters the week following its first Iowa Conference win, coming against Nebraska Wesleyan last Sunday. For the third time this season, the Duhawks struck for four goals, matching their output from wins against Albion and St. Scholastica. Seniors Alex Bradley, Calvin Miller and Kyler Olson all are tied for the team lead with seven points.

WEEKLY PREVIEW

The Duhawks travel to Whitewater, Wis. on Wednesday to take on the Warhawks in the annual "Hawk Cup." UW-Whitewater enters with a 4–2–2 record after beating previously undefeated Millikin in convincing fashion, 5–1. Wednesday marks the fifth consecutive match that the Duhawks have played away from the Rock Bowl. Loras returns to the comforts of home on Saturday for a Homcoming showdown with Saint John's with kickoff set for 6 p.m.

KEEP UP WITH THE DUHAWKS 

Wednesday's match against UW-Whitewater will have live stats provided, while fans will be treated to a Duhawk Broadcast Network Production on Saturday, with both the live stream and live stats provided via the SIDEARM Sports platform, courtesy of Tri-State Travel.

LAST TIME OUT AGAINST THE WARHAWKS 

UW-Whitewater owns the all-time record against Loras with nine wins, six losses and one draw. Last season, the Warhawks crashed the party in the Rock Bowl, edging the Duhawks by a 2–1 margin. Mike Gordon tallied the lone goal for Loras in the 68th minute, but UW-Whitewater went back in front in the 87th minute on a goal from Dylan Hottsmith.

WARHAWKS TO WATCH OUT FOR 

Dylan Hottsmith and Justin Stanko rank first and second respectively in points this season for the Warhawks. Hottsmith has recorded five goals and two assists, while Stanko has registered four goals and an assist. UW-Whitewater has also been led by the play of goal keeper Chris Lucatorto, who owns a 0.89 goals against average and an .833 save percentage while making 35 saves.

LAST TIME OUT AGAINST THE JOHNNIES 

The Duhawks have the edge all time record against Saint John's, winning four of the six meetings (4–1–1). The lone draw came last season in the Rock Bowl. Loras held the upper hand in shots at 15–11 and in corner kicks at 10–3.

JOHNNIES TO WATCH OUT FOR 

Daniel Bruckbauer and Dylan Lehrer are two players that the Loras defense should have an eye on. Bruckbauer, through eight matches, leads the team in points by recording two goals and four assists with his assist total ranking tied for second in the MIAC. Lehrer is second on the team in points with six by way of two goals and two assists.

DUHAWKS TURNING THE TIDE

After dropping a pair of consecutive matches, the Duhawks bounced back on Sunday with a 4–2 win over Nebraska Wesleyan. This was Loras' first IIAC match of the season and with the win, the Duhawks extended their conference winning streak to 10, dating back to last season. With a majority of the conference slate around the corner, Loras will hope that Sunday's win helps to turn the tide.

MILLER'S VERSATILITY PAYING DIVIDENDS 

Senior Calvin Miller is known for his ability to anchor the defense and help stop top players from generating scoring opportunities. With the amount of roster turnover from last season into this season, Miller's role has expanded into providing offense when needed as well as being a defensive shutdown specialist. Heading into this week's games against UW-Whitewater and Saint John's, Miller has notched three goals and added an assist through six games, which puts him in a tie for the team lead with seven total points.

OLSON COMING UP CLUTCH 

Early on his senior campaign, Kyler Olson has found himself to be in the right place in the right time, resulting in three goals, two of which have served as game-winners. On opening night, it was Olson who delivered the game-winning strike against Carroll before adding his second from the penalty spot on Sunday against Nebraska Wesleyan.

O'CONNELL CONTRIBUTING FROM THE GET-GO

Freshman Liam O'Connell has been a key addition to the Duhawks' offense this season. The Libertyville, Ill. native has struck for two goals and earned a helper on senior Jonah Jacke's goal against St. Norbert. As the season progresses and O'Connell, along with the other newcomers to the roster, become acclimated to the Loras style, fans can expect them to increase in their contributions.