DUBUQUE, Iowa – The Loras College football team suffered a 68-7 setback against Wartburg College on Saturday afternoon at the Rock Bowl in American Rivers Conference action.
Wartburg established an early advantage, scoring three first-quarter touchdowns to take a 19-0 lead. The Knights extended their advantage to 26-0 early in the second quarter before the Duhawks responded with their lone scoring drive of the afternoon.
Starting at their own 18-yard line, Loras put together a nine-play, 82-yard drive that was capped by a 30-yard touchdown run from Jeremy Pittman. Aiden Konig converted the extra point to make the score 26-7 with 4:42 remaining in the first half.
Wartburg answered with another touchdown before halftime to take a 33-7 lead into the break. The Knights added three touchdowns in the third quarter and two more in the fourth to secure the victory.
Pittman led the Loras rushing attack with 57 yards and a touchdown on nine carries. Quarterback Will Phillips completed 18 passes for 103 yards, while Wyatt LaGow added 13 yards through the air. Isaiah Washington led the receiving corps with four catches for 24 yards, while Preston Ellis contributed three receptions for 26 yards.
Defensively, Will Speltz paced the Duhawks with a team-high 10 tackles, followed by Henry Ivers with six. Braxten Johnson also recorded an interception for Loras.
Up Next: Loras is back in action on Saturday, Oct. 24 when they travel to Nebraska Wesleyan University. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
