PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (Duhawks.com) - The Loras men's soccer team let its second half lead slip away, conceding a pair of goals in the final 15 minutes on Sunday against UW-Platteville.
Manny Lopez delivered his sixth goal of the season while adding an assist on the Duhawks' first goal.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
• A poor clearing attempt in the third minute fell to the feet of a Pioneer midfielder who delivered the first goal of the match
• Minutes later, Lopez dribbled his way through the midfield before finding the feet of
Kaine Tutt for his second goal in as many days
• Lopez returned to the spotlight early in the second half to give Loras its lead
• Down the stretch, UW-Platteville was rewarded for its persistency, equalizing off a failed clearing attempt before sending home the match-winner
NOTABLES
• Lopez increased his season point total to 15, holding an eight-point gap over the next closest on the roster ... The sophomore is one of three on the roster with three assists
• The Duhawks dropped to 13-10-5 all-time against UW-Platteville
UP NEXT
Loras turns its attention back to the American Rivers Conference title race and the last day of the league season on Tuesday. A win by the Duhawks would lock up the program's 12th conference championship in program history. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.