Contact: Dexter Bass Jr., Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, 563-588-7243

October 26, 2019 - The No. 24 Loras College men's soccer team (14-4-1, 6-2 A-R-C) came back from a one-goal deficit to defeat the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves (7-7-3, 1-5-1 A-R-C), 2-1, to grab their sixth conference win. 

The Duhawks led in shots 14-7, with eight being on goal forcing six saves from Nebraska Wesleyan's goalkeeper. 

Prairie Wolf forward Thomas Distefano gave Nebraska Wesleyan the lead in the 7th minute of play. 

Loras equalized in the 23rd minute when Tigrio Huerta found Connor McGarry from the corner to bring the score even at 1-1. Manny Lopez scored the final goal of the night in the 61st minute to give the Duhawks the 2-1 comeback victory. 

Duhawk keepers Jack Monson and Jesse Buffington finished with a combined four saves. Buffington finished with one save, while Monson tallied three. 

Loras returns to action Tuesday, Oct. 29., as they host the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater for non-conference play. First kick is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.