Softball - UW-La Crosse

Date:	April 16, 2013
Results:	6-9, 9-8 (8)
Location:	Home

Luther's seven game win streak came to an end after the Norse split a non-conference twin bill with UW-La Crosse 6-9, 9-8 (8) here in Decorah.

In game one, trailing 5-0 after two, La Crosse scored four in the third and five in the fifth, en route to the come-from-behind victory. The Eagles Kelli Anderson hit a three-run home run in the third, while Alie Meyer hit a three-run shot in the fifth.

Shari Huber hit two lead off home runs, the first in the bottom of the first frame and the second in the bottom of the fourth. Miranda McCay also tallied two RBI with a single during Luther's three-run first.

Becca Girvan (11-3) was credited with the loss. Girvan pitched four innings, allowed nine runs on eight hits, walked three and struck out one. Kelsy Rose pitched the final three innings and spread four hits and struck out one.

Box Score

In game two, Luther jumped out to a quick 6-0 lead after batting around the order in the first. The Eagles lead 8-7 after scoring three runs in the second and five runs with two outs in the fifth, capped off with a three-run blast by Meyer. Luther evened the score in bottom half of this same inning thanks to back-to-back doubles by Kelsey Weindruch and Katie Wieland.

In the eigth, Elise Miller led off with a single to left field. Lindsey Uphoff pinch ran for Miller and advanced to second when Eagles pitcher Lauren Beres committed an error on Kayla Hattings slap back to the circle. Uphoff scored the game winner when Huber hit a fly ball to the left-center field warning track that was dropped.

Girvan (12-3) picked up the win in relief. Girvan threw the final 3 1/3 innings and held the Eagles scoreless, striking out three.

Box Score

The Norse will return to Iowa Conference action this Saturday when they will host the Storm of Simpson College at 2:00 p.m. Both games will be video streamed.