DUBUQUE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - The Loras men's basketball team remained undefeated in Iowa Conference play after a 71-51 victory over the Norse on Saturday. Junior
Demond George led the Duhawks with 13 points and four rebounds.
SERIES NOTABLES
- Loras owns the all-time series record with Luther at 89-62 … The Duhawks have won six of the last 10 meetings
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
- After surrendering an early 15-8 deficit the Duhawks went on a 10-point run to take a three-point lead by the 10-minute mark
- Luther tied the game at 28 before the Duhawks scored six straight to close out the half
- Freshmen
Rowan McGowen continued the hot streak, scoring seven consecutive points to start the half and open a 15-point lead
- Duhawks maintained their second half lead backed by multiple three-pointers from George
- With 10 minutes to left, Loras went on a 12-point run to keep the game out of reach for Luther
TEAM NOTABLES
- Luther's 51 points was the lowest amount allowed by the Duhawks this season
- The Norse were held to 32 percent shooting from the floor, the lowest shooting percentage by an opponent this season
- Loras continued to be aggressive offensive rebounding winning the battle 20-7 with 17 second-chance points
- The Duhawks capitalized on Luther errors, turning 14 turnovers into 31 points
- Over the course of the night, Loras mounted runs of 15 points, 12 points and 10 points
INDIVIDUAL NOTABLES
- Senior
Justin Busch led the defensive charge with three steals
- Junior
Josh Ruggles led the Duhawks with 16 points, six rebounds and six assists
- McGowen made the most of his opportunities, totaling 12 points on seven shots
FRIEDMAN GROUP PLAYER OF THE GAME - DEMOND GEORGE
- In 14 minutes, George provided an offensive spark for the Duhawks, hitting three 3-pointers in the second half … George finished with 14 points and added six rebounds in his return after missing the previous three games
UP NEXT
Loras heads back on the road to take on Wartburg this upcoming Wednesday with an 8 p.m. tip-off from inside Levick Arena … The Knights are 5-1 this season and 1-0 in conference play after a 77-51 win over Dubuque last Saturday
