Luther hosted Nebraska Wesleyan University this afternoon for its home opener. The Norse swept the double header posting wins of 6-0 and 7-5.

In game one, Luther broke open a scoreless game posting four runs in the third. The Norse added two more in the sixth to secure the victory.

Kendra Cooper went the distance in the circle throwing a three-hit shutout. Cooper faced 27 batters, walked three and struck out eight.

Kyal Heydt led the offensive attack going 2-for-2 and driving in a team high two rbi. Emily Fell and Emily Versnik were also credited with driving in a run. Fell finished 2-for-3 and joined Heydt as the only batters to have a multiple hit game.

In the nightcap, the Norse exploded for five runs in the second and added two in the fourth. The Prairie Wolves pulled to within two (7-5) after scoring two in the fourth and one each in the fifth and sixth frames.

Sam Thompson (8-3) picked up the win in the circle. Thompson allowed four runs on eight hits, walked two and struck out one. Cooper took over in the sixth with Luther leading 7-4 and picked up the save. Cooper allowed one run on three hits and struckout two.

Heydt, Morgan Hogenson and Anna Dietrich all had rbi doubles during Luther's five-run second inning. Belle Berg added an rbi in in the same frame with a single that scored Sophie Wilt who was pinch running for Abby Spore who led-off the inning with a walk.

In the fourth, Leah Crown hit a 1-2 pitch over the trees in left field for a two-run home run.

Luther improved to 2-2 in the A-R-C, 13-7 overall.

The Norse will return to action tomorrow, when they will host Coe College at 1:00 p.m.