DUBUQUE, Iowa – The Loras College women's soccer team shutout St. Catherine University, 3-0, in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday afternoon inside the Rock Bowl.

Just 12 minutes into the match, Savannah Johnson scored her 17^th goal of the season off assists from Isabel Russman and Lauren Riggle.

Three minutes later Johnson would cash in again netting her second goal of the night off a corner kick from Reagan Lindsay.

Johnson completed the hat trick in the 35^th minute putting a cross that was sent into the box from Emerson Gasmann into the back of the net.

Loras (20-0-0) outshot St. Catherine (14-3-4) 12 to four, five of which landed on frame for the Duhawks compared to the two for the Wildcats.

Kyndal Kells had two saves on the night and helped Loras secure its 18^th shutout of the season.

Up Next: The Purple and Gold take on Carleton College Sunday, Nov. 17 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.