Ole men over Auggies 90-74

Mike Ludwig
January 27, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS - Jon Bain had all of his game-best 18 points in the second half to help St. Olaf to a 90-74 win over Augsburg College on Saturday afternoon.

Mark Bergstrom added 16 points, Chad Norberg 14 and Jon Butala 13 for the Oles (9-10, 6-8 MIAC).

Norberg scored 10 straight points for St. Olaf in a key run midway through the second half, including back-to-back three pointers.

Femi Solaja had 16 points and seven rebounds in a losing effort for the Auggies (8-10, 5-8 MIAC).

The Oles are now in a three-way tie for fifth place, with Saint Mary's and Carleton, in the MIAC with six league games remaining. St. Olaf hosts Saint Mary's on Wednesday.

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