LINCOLN, Neb. (Duhawks.com) - The Loras women's basketball team recorded its seventh-consecutive win on Saturday, pulling away late from Nebraska Wesleyan, 88-70. Riley Eckhart turned in a career performance, tallying 28 points.

MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
• 8-0 run out of the gates for Loras
• Both teams struggled from the floor, shooting under 40 percent
• Eckhart with nine of Loras' 18 points in first quarter … Kari Fitzpatrick with six rebounds
• 7-0 run to close the half … Led for 69.1 percent of the half … Eckhart only player in double-digits after first half
• Both teams combined for 53 points in the third quarter, with Loras shooting 55 percent
• Each time the Duhawks threatened to pull away, the Prairie Wolves managed to knock down shots from distance to remain threatening
• In the fourth quarter, Nebraska Wesleyan struggled offensively, shooting 2-of-14 from the floor while Loras went 9-of-15

NOTABLES
• Career-high for Fitzpatrick with 16 rebounds
• Double-double for Schroeder … First since Nov. 16 against Beloit … Seventh of her career
• Loras held the statistical advantage in numerous categories including points in the paint (54-14), second chance points (20-8), fastbreak points (24-11)

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UP NEXT
Loras enjoys a midweek bye next Wednesday and turns its attention to Coe and next Saturday's matchup. The Kohawks manhandled Martin Luther in non-conference action on Saturday, 65-33. Tip-off from Lillis Court is set for 2 p.m.