DECORAH, Iowa - The Norse get a senior day shut out against the Ripon Redhawks 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-17). Luther Volleyball advances to 3-6 in conference and 7-20 overall as they go into their final week of the season. The Redhawks fall to 7-18 overall and 2-7 in conference. Both of these Midwest Conference fell short of clinching a spot in the post season and will cap off their seasons next weekend with a non-conference game.
During today's game we recognized the six seniors amongst the 2026 volleyball team: Ella Goodnight, Lindsay Hanson, Julianne Lundvall, Sophia Morken, Madalyn Schutte, and student coach Kaci Ruen. We celebrated the years and hard work they have put into the program and wished them the best of luck after graduation.
The Norse added heavily to their stats tonight recording a match average .232 hitting percentage, 37 kills, 16 aces, and 34 assists. Luther finished the match in three sets hitting a .375 and held the Redhawks to a negative hitting percentage in the third set. Senior Lindsay Hanson had herself a day, leading the Norse with 11 total kills and five digs. Ruby Gerhard followed with 10 kills and Kylie Zeigler rounded out the top three with seven. Abi Houston was on fire behind the service line tonight with nine aces, Iris Elias had three and senior Ella Goodnight had two. Senior Julianne Lundvall had two blocks on the night followed by Avery Amsden had one of her own as well.
Luther Volleyball will conclude their 2026 season on Saturday, Nov. 7th when they travel to Simpson College to take on the Storm at 1 p.m..
