Loras-Before the Homecoming celebrations began Saturday morning, the women’s tennis team took to the courts against conference foe, Luther College, looking for a big win against a tough Norse team.

Fittingly, the day was foggy, and there was not a whole lot of sunshine to be found for the Duhawks on the courts either. The Norse beat the Duhawks, who saw their Iowa Conference record fall to 3-3, and they are 6-7 overall.

Coach Karl Stubben was pleased, however, with the heart that his team showed.

“They did a good job making life difficult for them (Luther). They may not have won, but they didn’t stop” he said.

The Duhawks will host Upper Iowa University today. Stubben looks at this match as an opportunity for the team to test themselves against the Division II Peacocks.

He believes that these types of matches help a team really see where they stand. He believes this year’s team should be ready to compete with UIU.

Loras also will host its next conference match Saturday against Wartburg. If the Duhawks prevail, this match would go a long way in cementing the Duhawks place in the conference tournament.

“The seniors are especially fired up for these final conference matches,” Stubben said, “They are looking to make one last conference tournament push.”