DECORAH, Iowa - The Luther women's basketball was defeated by No. 2 Wartburg 78-62 in the American Rivers Conference home opener. The Knights went 15-31 from the floor in the first half and 9-15 from beyond the arc for a 44-27 lead at halftime. Luther responded in the second half it wouldn't be enough to make a come back. The Norse drop to 4-1 overall and 0-1 in the A-R-C while the Knights improve to 6-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play.
Natalie Beaver led the team with 20 points and eight rebounds.
Haylie Strum had 16 points and team-leading six assists.
Kate Hosking also chipped in 10 points.
Wartburg scored 22 points off turnovers and 30 points in the pant.
Up next
The Norse head on the road to the University of Dubuque on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m.