In a battle for sole possession of first place in the Iowa Conference, No. 15 Loras defeated Luther 3-0 tonight in the Rock Bowl.

The Duhawks Madi Avery scored the game winner at 32:01 of the first half. Madeline Tennant and Ailish Rispin knocked in a couple of insurance goals in the 51st and 62nd minutes respectively. 

The Duhawks outshot the Norse 17-7 and placed nine shots on goal, while Luther had four shots on goal.

Box Score

The loss snapped Luther's seven match win streak. The Norse are now 4-1 in the Iowa Conference, 8-6 overall. Loras improved to 5-0 in the IIAC, 13-3-1 overall.

Luther will wrap up its non-conference schedule on Wednesday, Oct. 23 when it will travel to Macalester College. Match time is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.