STORM LAKE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - The Loras men's baskebtall team held on and handed Buena Vista its first conference defeat on Saturday, 82-80. Sophomore Matt Dacy-Seijo's consecutive 3-pointers down the stretch proved pivotal as the Wheaton, Ill. native finished with a season-high 15 points.

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SERIES NOTABLES
- After Saturday's victory, Loras has won two of the last three meetings with Buena Vista … The Beavers still hold the series lead at 46-43
 
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
- Junior Will McClaughry scored the team's first 11 points to start the game … The Lake Zurich, Ill. native finished the game with 15 points
- With seven minutes left in the half, Jordon Kedrowski's jump shot ended a 7-0 Beaver run … The Duhawks tied the game at 29 four minutes later
- After an eight-point lead at the half, the Duhawks stumbled out of the gates in the second half and lost the lead by the 15-minute mark
- Loras regained the lead for good with 2:44 to go following a 3-pointer from sophomore Matt Dacy-Seijo
 
TEAM NOTABLES
- The Duhawks held the Beavers scoreless for four straight minutes in the second half, going on a 7-0 run and forcing three turnovers.
- Loras recorded 20 assists on 30 field goals
- The Duhawks' bench outscored the Beavers' 42-33

INDIVIDUAL NOTABLES
- McClaughry scored a career high 15 points in 16 minutes … He also posted season-bests in field goals made (6) and 3-point field goals made (3)
- Head coach Chris Martin recorded his 30th career victory at the helm of the Duhawks on Saturday, completing the feat in 42 games
 
FRIEDMAN GROUP PLAYER OF THE GAME – Matt Dacy-Seijo
- Dacy-Seijo had his best night of the season, recording season-highs in points (15), field goals (5), and 3-pointers (4), while adding three assists and two rebounds
 
UP NEXT
The Duhawks return to the Key City for a home game on Monday against Central. On Saturday, the Dutch improved to 6-9 (3-3 IIAC) following a 76-75 win over Coe. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. from inside the Athletic & Wellness Center.