DUBUQUE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - The No. 22-ranked Loras women's soccer team had its Opening Day plans spoiled on Friday afternoon, dropping a 3-nil decision to No. 10 WashU. After 68 scoreless minutes, the Bears broke through for three goals in a span of 19 minutes.

MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
- In the 55th minute, WashU failed to convert from the penalty spot
- After injury forced a substitution for the Duhawks, the floodgates opened for WashU, beginning with a goal in the 68th minute

NOTABLES
- Friday's loss marked the first setback on Opening Day for head coach Matt Pucci in his three-year tenure with the Duhawks
- Loras drops to 2-5-0 all-time against WashU ... Friday was the first meeting between the two programs since Aug. 31, 2014
- Combined with the 2017 season finale against Wheaton in the NCAA Tournament, the Duhawks dropped consecutive matches for the first time since Sept. 2016

FRIEDMAN GROUP PLAYER OF THE GAME - KATIE CELAREK
The sophomore midfielder saw significant minutes on Friday and played a key role in the central defense

UP NEXT
Loras returns to the pitch on Saturday against UW-Eau Claire. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.