Loras Weathers Storm, Takes Important Conference Series

DUBUQUE, Iowa – Although it wasn’t easy, the Duhawks battled through adversity, overcame a deficit, and flew past their conference foes in a 17-11 win Sunday afternoon. Simpson (19-12, 10-6 A-R-C) had a rough start to the day, with the Purple and Gold working across five runs in the second inning on one hit. After three runs found home, Vince Polizzi got Loras (15-14, 9-7 A-R-C) into the hit column with a two RBI single to left. With some leverage early, the Duhawks seemed poised to follow that with a zero on the other side of the ball. However, a…