DUBUQUE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - The Loras men's soccer team saw its lead vanish in the blink of an eye on Saturday, falling 2-1 to Luther in the American Rivers Conference Tournament Championship. With the loss, the Duhawks dropped to 13-6-0 this season.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
• Following a scoreless first half,
Javi Simon opened the scoring with his fourth of the season in the 64th minute following a free kick and failed clearing attempt by the Norse
• The lead would last no more than 10 minutes before Luther equalized
• With under five minutes remaining in regulation, Loras found itself caught on a counter-attack and a clinical finish by Luther pushed the Norse in front for good
NOTABLES
• Saturday marked the third consecutive season in which the two sides have met in the conference tournament championship
• The Duhawks fell to 7-11-2 in conference tournament finals