Story by Nolan DeVriese - Loras Athletic Communications Student Assistant 

Dubuque, Iowa (Oct. 10, 2022) – No. 23/15 Loras College women's soccer continued its winning streak in American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) play as the Duhawks dominated their crosstown rival Tuesday evening with a 4-0 win over University of Dubuque.

The Duhawks (10-0-3, 4-0-0- A-R-C) claim their sixth shutout of the season and their second straight win over the Spartans (4-2-7, 1-1-3 A-R-C). It's also their 10th straight victory over University of Dubuque.

Getting the Duhawks started was their leading scorer in senior forward Ryleigh O'Brien as her goal in the 29^th minute, with an assist from senior defender Olivia Lansing, gave them a 1-0 lead. That would set the tone for the rest of the game as the Duhawks pilled on the scoring.

Loras' 1-0 lead didn't last long as another goal five minutes later by senior forward Erin Rieckens and extended the Duhawk lead and made it 2-0. The Duhawks played fast and added another goal by O'Brien in the 39^th minute to give Loras a 3-0 lead before halftime. Senior's Caitlin Farrell and Payton McDonnell also tallied assist in the forst half as the Duhawks outshot the Spartans 17-9 in the frame.

There was nothing to show for the Duhawks early in the second half but in the 84^th minute senior forward Abby Eriksen scored her sixth goal on the season on an assist by sophomore Lauren Riggle to lead 4-0. That would be all she wrote as the Duhawks claimed the Key City rivalry for the 10^th time in a row.  

The Duhawks look for their fifth straight win on Saturday, Oct. 15 when they return to the Rock Bowl and face A-R-C opponent Central College. Game time is set for 1 PM.