DECORAH, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - The Loras men's basketball team defeated Luther on the road on Saturday 85-38. Junior Josh Ruggles led the Duhawks with 26 points as the lone Duhawk in double digits. 

SERIES NOTABLES
- In the 154th meeting between the two programs, Loras recorded its 91st win over Luther pushing the overall series 91-62 … The Duhawks swept the Norse this season and have won the last seven meetings, dating back to the 2014-15 season

MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
- Ruggles scored the first nine Loras points, resulting in a 9-0 lead out of the gate
- Midway through the first half the Duhawks opened a 25-8 advantage with 12:19 remaining
- Loras finished the second half on two double-digit runs of 17-0 and 10-0 

TEAM NOTABLES
- Loras was 22 for 29 at the charity stripe as six Duhawks were perfect from the line
- Saturday was the second largest margin of victory this season for Loras
- Luther's 28.3 shooting percentage was the lowest by a Duhawk opponent this season
- At +27, Saturday was the second largest rebounding margin of the season for Loras
- Totaling 55 rebounds, the Duhawks produced their third best rebounding total in a single game this season
- Loras has 10 or more 3-pointers in nine of its last 10 games, finishing with 13 on Saturday

INDIVIDUAL NOTABLES
- Ruggles now stands at 373 points this season and ranks 15th in Division III in total points … At 92.2 percent, Ruggles' free-throw conversion rate currently ranks second all-time in program history as well as ranks ninth in Division III … After Saturday, Ruggles has made 56 consecutive free-throws
- Sophomore JT Ford recorded a career-best eight rebounds
- Ruggles is now tied for seventh all-time in a single season with 63 3-pointers this season … His seven 3-pointers tied a career-best for the Wheaton, Ill. native … In his last six games, Ruggles is averaging 24.3 points per game with five games of at least 20 points

FRIEDMAN GROUP PLAYER OF THE GAME - Josh Ruggles
- Ruggles put on a dazzling performance with 26 points, including 18 in the first half … His career point total now stands at 633

UP NEXT 
Loras returns to the Athletic & Wellness Center on Wednesday looking for revenge against Wartburg. The Knights are one of two Iowa Conference teams to defeat the Duhawks this season. Wartburg enters Wednesday's game following a 99-60 loss to Nebraska Wesleyan last Wednesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m.