DUBUQUE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - The Loras women's lacrosse team dropped its third consecutive match on Wednesday night, falling to Carroll 14-8.
Olivia Flynn tallied four goals for the Duhawks, but the Pioneers' dominance at the draw control dictated the game play.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
- Carroll rattled off four straight goals after Loras equalized at 3-all, opening a lead that would not be relinquished the rest of the night
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Katlynne Wolf's man-advantage goal at 24:02 of the second half cut the Pioneers' lead to three at 9-6
- A second 4-0 run by Carroll midway through the second half kept the Duhawk comeback bid at bay
SERIES NOTABLES
Carroll earned its first win in series history ... Loras maintains the series advantage at 3-1
TEAM NOTABLES
- The Pioneers held a strong advantage in draw controls at 17-6
- The Duhawks were 8-of-9 on clearing attempts in the second half, improving on their 9-for-15 mark in the first half
INDIVIDUAL NOTABLES
- Flynn's four goals moved her to 50 for her career ... Over her career, Flynn is averaging 2.38 goals per game
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Kayla Tilkes recorded a season-high three caused turnovers
- After appearing in seven games a season ago,
Renata Veljacic has seven goals in her first four games this season and a point total of 10
- With her assist on Flynn's final goal,
Sarah James recorded her third assist of the season, setting a season-high in the process
FRIEDMAN GROUP PLAYER OF THE GAME - Olivia Flynn
The Apple Valley prep finished with four goals and added five ground balls, three draw controls and two caused turnovers to lead the Duhawk effort.
UP NEXT
Loras returns to league play on Saturday at Benedictine. First draw is scheduled for 1 p.m.