DUBUQUE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - Coming off a tough 18-point loss to #1 Nebraska Wesleyan, the Duhawks looked to turn the tide as they welcomed the Coe College Kohawks in a battle for second place in the A-R-C. In a game that saw 15 lead changes and 13 tie, Ryan DiCanio sunk two free throws with three seconds to play solidifying the 86-85 Duhawk victory. 

MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Loras and Coe traded baskets to open the game seeing six lead changes and three tie games in the first 10 minutes of play
Jordan Boyd converted the strong and-1 finish after nearly putting the Kohawk defender on a poster
The Duhawks took their first substantial lead of the night with just over three minutes to play in the first half after going on a quick 11-2 run.
Coe opened the second half with a 15-2 run giving them their first lead since the first half.
The Kohawks took their final lead of the game with just over a minute to play after converting a contested layup
After turning the ball over down one with 30 seconds to play, Loras gathered in a Kohawk miss on a tough three-pointer with 10 seconds to play, giving the Duhawks one last opportunity for the win
With five seconds on the clock Ryan DiCanio received the ball and drove to the hole drawing two foul shots
Just like he did versus #3 Augustana, DiCanio stepped to the line and nailed both free throws to give Loras a one-point lead
The Kohawks had one final opportunity from the corner but their attempt was just wide as the Duhawks held on for their fourth conference victory of the season. 

NOTABLES
Loras recorded assists on 23 of their 34 field goals
Josh Ruggles is currently 45 points away from 1,000 in his career
With 1,408, Ryan DiCanio is five points away from 10th place on Loras' all-time scoring list
This is the sixth time the Duhawks have shot better than 50% from the field this season
Loras shot 45% or better from deep for the third time this season

UP NEXT
Loras will continue conference play on Wednesday as they travel to Decorah, Iowa for a matchup against the Norse of the Luther College. The Norse currently sit last in the A-R-C standings with an 0-6 conference record and a 6-8 record overall. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM