Softball - NCAA III Softball Championship vs. Anderson University
| Date: | May 17, 2013 |
| Results: | 8-1 |
Luther advanced to the second round of the NCAA III Softball Championship defeating Anderson University (IN) 8-1 this afternoon in Eau Claire, Wis. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is hosting the 2013 national finale at Carson Park.
Kelsey Weindruch got things going for the Norse in the top of the third with a three-run home run to left-center field. Weindruch also drove in two runs with a single to left during Luther's five-run fifth.
The Norse tallied 11 hits off the Anderson pitching staff. Carli Radil, Morgan Franklin and Miranda McCay all had two hits.
Becca Girvan improved to 23-5 in the circle. Girvan allowed one run on six hits, walked one and stuckout seven.
The Norse will face SUNY Cortland tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Cortland defeated Salisbury (MD) 2-1 in the opening game of the tournament.
IF
First Year
Chanhassen, Minn.
Minnetonka
OF
Senior
Bettendorf, Iowa
Pleasant Valley
P
Junior
Maple Grove, Minn.
Osseo
1B
Senior
Mitchellville, Iowa
Southeast Polk
IF
First Year
Waukee, Iowa
Waukee Community
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