Seven different Spartans scored but it was not enough to keep Indianapolis Lutheran from prevailing Thursday at Southwestern, 50-27, in the season opener for both teams.
The Saints built a 13-6 advantage after one quarter then held the Spartans to two points in the second quarter to build a 22-8 lead it never relinquished.
Amelia Hughes scored 15 points for Lutheran, who struggled at the free throw line, hitting just 13 of 27 attempts.
Maci Murray led Southwestern with six points. Claire Utley and Bryla Dunbar each scored five.
Southwestern won the junior varsity game, 37-13.
Saioa Mesanza led the victorious Spartans with 12 points. Sienna Shaw finished with six.
Lutheran is at Waldron Saturday night.
Southwestern hosts South Decatur (1-0) Saturday afternoon.
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