PELLA, Iowa - The Luther men's basketball team beat Central 74-61 in the final game of the regular season. The Norse secured the series sweep over the Dutch for the first time since the 2019-20 season.

In the first half the score was tied four times and three lead changes. With 2:11 remaining before halftime, the layup from Clint Smith tied the game at 29. Owen Poloronis scored four points putting the Norse in front at halftime 33-29. 

Luther controlled the second half with a 50 percent shooting percentage from the floor. The Norse outscored the Dutch 41-32 in the second frame. Henry Kreckman scored 18 points and tallied 11 rebounds for a double-double. Owen Bockenstedt scored 11 points and Andre Palavra recorded 10 points. 

Luther finishes the 2025-26 season 9-16 overall and 4-12 in the American Rivers Conference. 

Owen Schipper led the way for the Dutch with 22 points. Central is 12-13 overall and 5-11 in conference play.

The following statistical categories the Norse had the advantage were rebounds (42-34), points in the paint (50-32), blocks (4-3), and steals (6-4).