McMINNVILLE, Ore. - Justin Pahl had 18 points and Sterling Nielsen 17 and seven assists as the St. Olaf men's basketball team moved to 4-0 with a 77-61 victory over host Linfield College on Saturday night at Ted Wilson Gymnasium. 

Riley Aeikens added 11 points and Ben Figini nine in the win. The Oles had only three turnovers while forcing 12. 

Linfield was paced by Ryan Potter's 17 points on 7-of-14 shooting. 

Pahl went 5-for-9 from the arc and Nielsen 8-for-14 from the floor. The Oles were 14-for-19 from the charity stripe and 7-for-14 from long distance. 

St. Olaf opens MIAC play on Wednesday at Macalester College at 7:45 p.m.