The Luther College women's basketball team was defeated by the University of Dubuque tonight at the Stoltz Sports Center by a final of 63-60. Trailing the Spartans after three quarters, the Norse battled back and put together a 16-7 run in the fourth frame and took their first lead of the game (57-54) with 5:13 left on the clock. The Spartans responded with a 9-3 run of their own down the stretch that included two free throws with four seconds left in the game by Avery Green that sealed the victory.

The Norse were led by Natalie Beaver who had a game high 23 points. Abigail Panka and Haylie Strum tallied double digits as well with 15 and 14 respectively. 

The Spartans were led by Christina Simonetti who had a double-double thanks to 18 points and 10 rebounds. Grace Brimley with 15, Lilly Craig with 10 and Taylor Martin with 10, completed the Spartans double figure scorers. 

The victory snapped a 14-game losing streak for the Spartans who are now 3-12 in the A-R-C, 5-19 overall. Luther lost its second in a row but remains tied for fourth place in the A-R-C standings with Simpson College at 8-7. The Norse are 12-12 overall.

Luther, who has already qualified for the A-R-C six team tournament, will wrap up its regular season schedule at Central College (6-9, 11-3) on Saturday, Feb. 21. Start time is scheduled for 2 p.m.

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