QUICK HITS
- Against Augustana, Loras did not concede a first period takedown and recorded nine for themselves ... In the third period, the Duhawks outscored the Vikings 20-9
- Sophomore Guy Patron Jr. continues to lead the team with 27 takedowns, followed by junior Kevin Kelly and sophomore Eddie Smith who each have 22
- Through his first 13 bouts of the season, senior Jimmy Davis has more four-point near falls (16) than he does takedowns (13)

LAST TIME OUT
In non-conference action against Augstana, Loras cruised to a 32-9 dual victory, winning seven bouts and five with bonus points ... The Duhawks improved to 5-0 and completed the first semester undefeated

LAST DUAL MEETING VERSUS FERRUM
Loras and Ferrum met at the 2014 Gator "Boots" Duals with the Duhawks walking away with a 31-11 win ... After conceding at 125#, Loras won the next six bouts, two by fall, one by major decision and one by disqualification

LAST DUAL MEETING VERSUS BALDWIN WALLACE
At the 2016 edition of the Gator "Boots" Duals, the Yellowjackets handed the Duhawks a 33-9 setback ... It was the last dual loss of the season until the regular season finale against Wartburg ... Baldwin Wallace secured four falls to aid in the victory

LAST DUAL MEETING VERSUS MANCHESTER
Saturday will be the first meeting since the 1998 Division III National Duals, held in Lycoming, Pa. ... That year, Loras, as the No. 9 seed, upset top-seeded Manchester, 18-15

RANKINGS UPDATE
- In the latest NWCA Poll, Loras moved up to No. 4 ... Individually, senior Jimmy Davis is ranked No. 2 at 149#, Patron Jr. is ranked No. 3 at 197# and junior Quin Gilliam is ranked No. 6 at 285#
- Last week, D3Wrestle.com updated its latest rankings and features Duhawks at seven of the 10 weights either in the top-10, contender classification or as an honorable mention ... Sophomore Clint Lembeck ranks No. 1 at 141#, Davis is No. 2 at 149#, Patron Jr. is No. 3 at 197 and Gilliam is No. 8 at 285 ... Senior Michael Triplett (133#), sophomore Eddie Smith (165#) and senior Awais Arain (184#) are listed as contenders at their respective weight classes while junior Sam Schler is listed as an honorable mention at 174#
- In the team standings, D3Wrestle.com has Loras tied for third