The Results Are In…

…and for the second consecutive year, Loras College finds itself among the elite. U.S. News Media Group recently ranked over 1,400 schools nationwide and among those classified in the Best Midwest Regional Colleges classification, Loras was placed in the Top Tier at the 11th spot. On top of that, Loras was recognized among the top 20 institutions for highest graduation rate out of the 319 regional colleges.

The rankings, which take into account: graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, selectivity, financial resources, and alumni support, are the most comprehensive tool for prospective students and parents in the educational search. See the September edition of US News and World Report or visit for more information.

What a Great Day to be a Duhawk!

-Coach J

What I’m doing with my summer…

Loras College sophomore women’s basketball player Brittney Cato tells us about her summer in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office.

Article found on this link at www.Duhawks.com

Skills Camp Details Announced

When: July 6-9

Time: 9AM-2PM

Where: AWC on Loras Campus, Dubuque, IA

Details/Staff/Description: Camp Website

Camp is open to first 75 participants

Online registration available at www.LorasGirlsBasketballCamp.com

Dance Marathon has another successful year

Check out this video of Loras faculty and staff in their “yellow glove” dance rendition…

Dance Marathon is a year-long, student run program that provides support to children and their families, from Dubuque and surrounding areas. These families have been treated at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. All of the preparation goes into planning the night of the event. Dance Marathon just celebrated their 5th year at Loras…and raised

$106,208.95

for the kids to once again set the bar!!!

Duhawks in National Rankings

Out of 424 eligible Division III institutions, the Duhawks finish the year in the top 50 in a number of categories. Enjoy!!!!

Free Throw Percentage–ranked 15th in the nation–74.8%
3 point field goals per game–24th in the nation–6.9
Scoring Offense–ranked 35th in the nation–71.7ppg
3 point %–ranked 50th in the nation–34.1%

Interesting to note, a glimpse at these five categories a year ago to the day.

Free Throw Percentage–ranked 9th in the nation–76.2%
3 point %–ranked 23rd in the nation–36.2%
3 point field goals per game–20th in the nation–7

Bava Nets D3hoops All Region

Duhawk senior shooting gaurd Lindsay Bava added another accolade to her growing list Tuesday when she earned Third Team All-West Region Honors, as announced by D3hoops.com.

The team, voted on by Sports Information Directors in each region, was selected from 676 nominations. The All-Region teams include three teams of five players (two teams if the region has 40 or fewer teams), a player of the year, rookie of the year and coach of the year.

The honor marks Bava’s second consecutive year of All-Region status (she was first team one year ago). The Downers Grove, IL native earned First Team All-Iowa Conference honors for the third straight season and is a two-time ESPN the magazine Academic All-District representative.

The Montini graduate led Loras in scoring (15.5 ppg) and ranked 6th in the IIAC in scoring and was among the league leaders in FG%, FT%, and 3 point %.

Bava was one of three Iowa Conference players recognized as an All-Region performer. Buena Vista senior Margo Muhlbauer was a first team selection and sophomore Stacy Schutjer of Simpson appeared on the second team.

All nominees are eligible for the D3hoops.com All-America teams, which will be announced on Saturday, March 20 at the Final Four in Bloomington, Ill.

Bava, Morrissey repeat on All-IIAC teams

2009-10 All IIAC Women’s Basketball Team

The Loras College women’s basketball team learned Wednesday that seniors Lindsay Bava and Lisa Morrissey were once again selected to the All-Iowa Conference teams.

Bava makes her third consecutive appearance on the first team to close her career. The Downers Grove, Illinois native was fourth in the IIAC in scoring this season at 15.5 points per game and leaves the program in the fourth spot on the all time scoring list (1,482). She is far and away the program’s best free throw shooter in terms of both percentage and total shots made. She’s also on the top ten list in three point shooting.

Morrissey, a native of Urbandale, Iowa, was once again among the best in the league this season in assists (3rd), free throw shooting (4th), steals (4th), and assist-to-turnover ratio (3rd). She was also second in the league in minutes per game, averaging just over 30. She also leaves among the program’s best free throw shooters, and is second all time on the Duhawks’ assists (397) and steals (209). Morrissey was a second team pick last year as well.

Duhawks Advance To Semifinals

Loras 74
Wartburg 66

The Loras College women’s basketball team advanced to the Iowa Conference Tournament semifinals to face #2 seed Simpson College with their 74-66 win over the Wartburg Knights in Waverly on Tuesday night. Senior guard Lindsay Bava led the Duhawks with 26 points, going 5-of-10 from the field and 13-of-14 from the free throw line.

The Duhawks and Knights essentially traded baskets over the first 18 minutes before Loras closed the half on a brief 6-0 run to take a 36-32 lead into halftime. Five players had at least five points in the first half, including freshmen center Melissa Herrmann’s seven points. Wartburg jumped on the back of Abbey Hempen in the opening frame, riding her to the tune of 16 points on 5-of-11 shooting from behind the three point arc.

Herrmann would finish with 10 points, six rebounds, five assists, and four blocks (two in the game’s opening three minutes). Alex Hudson also scored 10 points and added eight rebounds and three steals. Lindsey LaBadie and Lisa Morrissey each added seven points, and Brit Kent and Niki Rivera chipped in with six apiece.

Loras won the rebounding and turnover battles on Tuesday night as well. They never trailed in the second half, opening up an 18-point lead at one point. Hempen finished with 24 points for Wartburg. Katie Zittergruen finished with a double-double (16 points, 11 rebounds).

The Duhawks advance to play the #2 seed Simpson Storm on Saturday and will tipoff at 7:00 pm in Indianola, Iowa. Thursday’s game can be heard live online at duhawks.com beginning at 6:45. This is the second consecutive year Loras has made it to the semifinals.

Duhawks Give Seniors Win in Final Home Game

Loras 79
Luther 60

The Loras College women’s basketball team completed their 2009-10 regular season with a win over the Luther College Norse on Saturday, 79-60.

Freshman center Melissa Herrmann led the Duhawks with 18 points on Saturday afternoon, making six field goals and six free throws on her way to her career high. Herrmann added three blocks and a steal to her top offensive performance in her first season with the Duhawks.

The Duhawks shot 48% from the field and held the Norse to 34%. Loras was +16 in the turnover battle and registered a season high 19 steals in the process. Lindsay Bava, Lindsey LaBadie, and Sarah Pillon also scored in double figures.

Bava scored 16 points and made 4-of-7 three point shots in her final home game. Fellow seniors Mackenzie Roth and Lisa Morrissey, who each started on Saturday, added five points each. The Class of 2010 combined for 26 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and nine steals. Morrissey moved into second place on Loras’ all time assists and steals spots with her five dishes and four steals.

The win put the Duhawks at 12-13 at the end of the regular season and 7-9 (#6 seed) in the Iowa Conference. Loras travels to Waverly, Iowa for their second game in six days against the Knights, the #3 seed. Tipoff is 7:00 PM and can been accessed via the links on the top right hand column of the blog.

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Senior PG Lisa Morrissey featured on LCTV…check it out!