Ole men grab comeback win, snap losing streak

Abby Fournier
January 14, 2009

NORTHFIELD, Minn. - The St. Olaf men's basketball team grabbed a 76-70 comeback win over visiting Macalester College Wednesday night. Bobby Fong had 17 and Alfred Jaryan 16 to lead the Oles.

St. Olaf went on a 24-8 run in the second period to secure the win. The Oles' Joe Weber hit two in a row from the arc to take the lead late in the second period.

The Oles were down 34-39 at the half, and trailed by as much as ten in the second.

St. Olaf travels to St. Mary's University this Saturday, at 3 p.m.

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