University of North Dakota Athletics

Coach Ziegler says: "Justin is a power pitcher, and if he can throw strikes consistently, he can overpower some hitters. However, he needs to get his breaking pitch or changeup over for strikes, or close to the plate, and if he does that, Justin could have a huge impact for us. He'll likely fit into a middle relief, long relief or possibly a closer role."

2001: Pitched 12 innings in seven games ... Allowed just two walks in 12 innings ... Pitched career-high 3.1 innings against Minnesota-Crookston on April 24, allowing no runs, no walks and two hits.

2000: Redshirted.

Before UND: A 1999 graduate of Fargo South High School ... Three-year baseball letterwinner ... Member of 1998 State Class A championship team ... Posted 6-3 record with 61 strikeouts in 66.2 innings pitched for Fargo American Legion team in 1999 ... Recorded a 7-2 record with 50 strikouts in 49 innings pitched for Fargo South High School in 1999.

Personal: Son of Kathy and Jerry Luther ... Majoring in communications.