Dubuque overcomes Central in men’s soccer match

DUBUQUE – A hot start by the Central College men’s soccer team unraveled in a 5-2 loss at the University of Dubuque Tuesday night.

Central slipped to 5-5-1 overall and 1-2-0 in the American Rivers Conference. Dubuque improved to 7-4-2 and 3-0-0 in the A-R-C.

The Dutch started strong with two goals in the first 17 minutes. Nate Lampe (junior, Newton) played a long ball from the back up to Lucas De La Cuba (freshman, Lima, Peru, Ankeny Centennial HS) who passed it on to Nick DeVoss (sophomore, Lee’s Summit, Mo., St. Michael HS) for the opening tally at 8:33. Lampe added a goal of his own at the 16:59 mark with an assist from Cooper Collins (junior, Clive, Waukee Northwest HS).

Dubuque scratched a goal back in the 35th minute and then erupted for four goals in the second half to take the win.

The Dutch host the Knights of Wartburg College for Senior Day Saturday at 12:30 p.m.