Loras College Athletics

DUBUQUE, Iowa - Loras College men's soccer advanced in the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Tournament with a 1-0 victory over Central College on Saturday afternoon at the Rock Bowl, as Joseph Sorce scored the game-winning goal in the first half.
 
The Duhawks (12-3-2, 4-1-2 A-R-C) broke through in the 32nd minute. After his penalty kick was saved, Sorce found the back of the net at 31:17 to give Loras a 1-0 lead.
 
Loras controlled the offensive chances throughout the match, out shooting Central 17-5 and putting eight shots on goal compared to the Dutch's one. The Duhawks also held an 8-0 advantage in corner kicks.
 
Goalkeeper Alexander Drexler recorded one save to earn the shutout, while the Loras defense limited Central to just one shot on target.
 
The Duhawks maintained their one-goal advantage through the second half to secure the quarterfinal victory.
 
Up Next: Loras advances to face Wartburg in the A-R-C Tournament semifinals Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.