CHICAGO (Duhawks.com) - The Loras women's lacrosse team fell in their MWLC matchup against Illinois Tech, 16-9. Renata Veljacic led the Duhawks with four points including three goals and an assist while adding five draw controls and two caused turnovers.

MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
- The Duhawks opened the scoring with the first three goals of the game in the first 10 minutes with goals from Olivia Flynn, Sarah Hanson and Katlynne Wolf
- After 13 minutes of play, Loras took a 5-3 lead off a unassisted goal by Nia Stompanato … Following Stompanato's goal, the Scarlet Hawks rattled off four unanswered goals to finish off the first half and open up the second half with a 8-5 lead
- Veljacic attempted to put the team on her back by scoring three of four second half goals for the Duhawks but IIT outscored Loras 8-4 in the second half

NOTABLES
- Stompanato tied her career-high of three points, which she matched on February 24 against Southwestern … Her two assists marked a career best
- Veljacic set a career-high with five draw controls
- Flynn needs 11 points to reach 100 for her career

FRIEDMAN GROUP PLAYER OF THE GAME - Renata Veljacic
- The Chicago native led the Duhawks today with three goals and an assist along with five draw controls and two caused turnovers.

UP NEXT
Loras remains in the Chicagoland area for a MWLC matchup against Concordia Chicago on Sunday, April 22. The Cougars are 4-11 overall with a 3-6 mark in league play. First draw is scheduled for 12 p.m.