WAVERLY, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - Fresh off a thrilling win at Buena Vista on Monday, the No. 22 Loras men's basketball team failed to carry over the success, falling to Wartburg on the road, 88-83. Ryan DiCanio led the Duhawks in scoring, finishing with 20 points.

MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
• The Duhawks started off slow, falling into a quick 10-point hole early
• Just past the 10 minute mark, DiCanio nailed a step back 3-pointer, sparking a 9-0 run and cutting the Knights lead to two
• Rowan McGowen knocked down a 3-pointer and the DiCanio finished a transition layup to cap off a 10-0 run and to give the Duhawks their first lead since the 17:48 mark of the first half
• Loras and Wartburg traded baskets during the first 10 minutes of the second half but the Duhawks failed to take the lead
• Midway through the second half, J.T. Ford jumped into the Knight passing lane and took it the other way for the layup and the foul, cutting the Wartburg lead to one
• At the 3:00 mark, Demond George hit a 3-pointer to bring the Knights lead back down to one
• Down by three with 20 seconds to play, Rowan McGowen put up a three from the corner but hit back iron leading to the Knights' rebound

NOTABLES
• All five Duhawk starters scored in double-digits
• The Duhawks were out rebounded 39-21
• Duhawks are 54-44 all time against the Knights
• Ryan DiCanio (1,483) is 51 points away from passing Jason Driscoll at No. 8 on Loras' all-time scoring list

UP NEXT
The Duhawks welcome the top-ranked Nebraska Wesleyan to Dubuque on Saturday. The last time these two nationally ranked teams met was on Jan. 5 with the Prairie Wolves coming away with the 89-71 victory. Tip-off from Lillis Court is scheduled for 4 p.m.