Dubuque, IA - Nebraska Wesleyan University fell to Loras College 3-0 on Saturday after the Duhawks scored three times in the first half.
Loras opened the scoring in the fifth minute when Gracie Gasmann found the back of the net off an assist from Emerson Gasmann. The Duhawks doubled their lead in the 13th minute, with Emerson Gasmann scoring off a pass from Bella Scesniak.
Loras added its third goal in the 27th minute when Izzy Simonini scored on an assist from Lauren Frost, giving the Duhawks a 3-0 advantage before halftime.
Nebraska Wesleyan looked to respond in the second half but was unable to get on the scoreboard. The Prairie Wolves recorded two shots in the match, including one on goal, while Loras finished with 21 shots and nine shots on target.
Nebraska Wesleyan goalkeeper Amber Pyle played the first half and recorded two saves, while Cassidy Hofstetter made four saves in the second half. Loras goalkeeper Kelly Nelsen recorded one save to preserve the shutout.
The Prairie Wolves finished with one corner kick compared to six for the Duhawks. Nebraska Wesleyan was also called for seven fouls, while Loras committed eight.
Nebraska Wesleyan was unable to overcome Loras' first-half scoring effort, as the Duhawks secured the 3-0 victory.
The Prairie Wolves will continue conference play Tuesday when they host Simpson.
