Luther wrapped up its regular season schedule at Simpson College this afternoon needing a sweep to qualify for the six-team A-R-C Tournament. The Norse did exactly that, defeating the Storm by finals of 4-0 and 9-2. The two wins gives Luther an A-R-C record of 8-8 and secured the No. 5 seed for the tournament.

In game one, Kendra Cooper tossed her seventh shutout of the year. Cooper allowed five hits, walked two and struck out five en route to her ninth win of the year.

The Norse did all of their damage in the sixth inning, led by Emily Versnik who hit a three-run home run.

In the nightcap, the Norse blew open a 2-1 ballgame scoring five runs in the sixth. Leah Crown hit a three-run home run, while Emily Fell and Kyle Heydt both drove in a run. Versnik continued to swing a hot bat going 2-for-3 that included two-run home run in the fourth. Sydney Schultz was in the lead-off slot of the order and was 4-for-5 with an rbi.

Sam Thompson (12-6) picked up the win in the circle. Thompson threw five innings, allowed two runs on seven hits, walked two and struck out three. Cooper stepped into the circle for the final two frames and allowed two hits and struck out two.

The A-R-C Tournament will be hosted by Buena Vista University. The Beavers shared the regular season conference title with the University of Dubuque but earned the No. 1 seed due to tie breakers. The single-elimination tournament will be held Friday and Saturday, May 6-7. Luther will begin play on Friday against the No. 4 seed Wartburg College at 2:00 p.m. The winner of the tournament will earn the league's automatic berth to the NCAA III National Tournament.