Luther out-slugs Coe for IIAC title
Luther beat Coe Sunday afternoon at Clark Field for the second time in two days to claim the Iowa Conference softball tournament championship.
But while Saturday’s 2-0 extra inning win was a pitcher’s duel, the Norse out-pounded the Kohawks, 15-11, in a slugfest of a tourney finale.
The two teams combined for 30 hits with five home runs.
“These are two upper echelon teams,” said Coe Coach Bob Timmons afterward. “This year we’ve had several close games.
“But this one was more like a slow-pitch score.”
Win or lose, both teams were assured of being among the squads that start regional play in the NCAA Division III tournament this week. Pairings are to be announced Monday.
Coe is currently ranked ninth in the nation, while Luther is at No.11.
Luther (30-6) scored in every inning but the last one and broke the game open with a seven-run rally in the fourth.
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