PEORIA, Ill. -- The Lawrence University softball team had a tough day at the plate Friday and dropped a 16-0 nonconference decision to Loras College at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex.
  Lawrence was limited to two hits against three Loras pitchers over five innings. Ashlyn Hemm made the start and struck out nine for Loras.Â
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Jordan Wallin-Swanson made the start and took the loss for the Vikings.
  Loras scored six runs in the first to take control before adding three more in the second and seven in the third.