DUBUQUE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - For the 14th time in program history, the Loras women's soccer team is heading back to the NCAA Championships following a 3-2 win over Wartburg on Saturday night. Ryleigh O'Brien completed the comeback effort with her goal in the 78th minute while Jenny Wick finished with three assists.

MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
• Jenny Wick's corner kick to Emily Perhats in the 39th minute put the Duhawks ahead in the first half … Minutes later, Wartburg equalized to send the teams into the halftime break level
• The Knight's took the lead on a goal in the 58th minute and held that lead for 14 minutes before Elizabeth Mills netted her third of the season from inside the six
• Loras regained its lead in the 78th minute after Wick served a pass over the Wartburg backline for O'Brien to run onto and the freshman drilled home the winner for her ninth goal of the season
 
NOTABLES
• Wick's three assists is the most in a single match since Maura Walsh recorded three on Oct. 22, 2016 at Simpson … Saturday marked the third time since 2014 that a Loras player has registered three assists in a single match … Katie Ryan holds the all-time program record with five assists, coming against Coe on Oct. 28, 2006
• With the win, Loras advances to the NCAA Tournament for the 14th time in program history with its 13th conference tournament championship
• The Duhawks secured the double (regular season and tournament championship) for the 10th time in school history
• Loras' 13 conference tournament championships is 10 more than the next school in the league (Luther-3)
 
UP NEXT
The Duhawks learn of their future in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, Nov. 5 at 12:30 p.m. as part of the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Selection Show, which airs on NCAA.com. Local fans are welcome to join the team in the Pub on campus to watch the selection show.