Men's basketball bounces NWU 82-63

Mike Ludwig
December 30, 2006

NORTHFIELD, Minn. - Jon Butala had 16 points and Jon Bain 14 and 11 rebounds as St. Olaf gained an 82-63 win over Nebraska Wesleyan University on Saturday at Skoglund Center.

Marcus Minzel had 19 points to lead Nebraska Wesleyan (4-8, 1-4 GPAC).

The Oles (4-5, 1-3 MIAC), who got 11 points from Chad Norberg off the bench, led 42-31 at the half and outrebounded the Prairie Wolves 41-27.

St. Olaf closed the first half with a 12-4 run and had a 13-4 run midway through the second frame.

Ryan Glantz had 12 points and Kyle Eller chipped in 10 in a losing effort for NWU.

Steve Banick matched a season-high with his seven-assist performance for the Oles.

St. Olaf plays at Saint Mary's University on Wednesday at 5:45 p.m.

Contact media relations specialist Mike Ludwig at (507) 786-3834 or ludwigm@stolaf.edu.