DUBUQUE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - It was a game of runs on Wednesday night as the Loras women's soccer team advanced to the American Rivers Conference Tournament Championship with a 3-2 win over Dubuque. Jenny Wick's goal in the 66th minute pushed the Duhawks back in front, proving to be the match-winner.

MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
• In the third minute, Loras garnered its first opportunity as Jenny Wick was tripped up in the box, sending Brynn Jacobi to the penalty spot … Jacobi's attempt was saved, keeping the match scoreless
• Minutes later, Gretchen Schutz was inches from her 11th goal of the season on a shot 40 yards from goal … Instead, she settled for her team-leading ninth assist as Kiki Cabrera fought through traffic to send home the rebound
• The lead would be short-lived as the Spartans quickly retaliated with a penalty three minutes later
• Ryleigh O'Brien jumped on the Dutch early in the 58th minute, collecting a ball inside the box after Grace Ross sent it in from midfield
• Four minutes later the Spartans converted their second penalty kick of the night to bring things back level
• Jenny Wick brought the momentum back to the Duhawk side after netting her sixth goal of the season three minutes after the Spartan equalizer

NOTABLES
• Loras advances to the conference tournament championship game for the second straight season and third time in the last four seasons
• The Duhawks registered nine shots on goal to the Spartans' four
• Wick recorded her second match-winner of the season
• Cabrera doubled her season goal total from a year ago and now has 24 points in two seasons
• Kaylee Coble matched her season win total from 2016 and won her 30th match as a goalkeeper, improving to 30-5-3 all-time

UP NEXT
The Duhawks return to the Rock Bowl on Saturday for the 2018 American Rivers Conference Tournament Championship against Wartburg. In the regular season,the Knights took down the Duhawks in a close 2-1 battle. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.