DECORAH, Iowa - The Luther volleyball team (6-23, 0-8 A-R-C) was swept by Simpson (18-7, 5-3 A-R-C) in straight sets 13-25, 24-26, 18-25 in the 2025 season finale.
The Storm took set one 25-13. Luther bounced back in the second set holding the lead for the majority of the set. Down the stretch the Norse lead 24-22 off a kill by
Hailey Schultz but the Storm rattled off the next four points to win the set (24-26). Simpson went on to win the match by taking set three 25-18.
Ruby Gerhard had eight kills and three blocks.
Lindsay Hanson recorded seven kills while
Annika Franzen had five.
Azaria McDonough had 13 assists and
Jenna Langen tallied 11 digs.
The Norse also honored their 2025 senior class of
Hailey Schultz,
Lilly Hayden,
Jenna Langen,
Annika Franzen and
Karoline Tiu.
This was the final match in the American Rivers Conference for Luther as they will transition to the Midwest Conference next season.