ST. PAUL, Minn. - Cortez Tillman had 18 points as No. 6 St. Thomas held off St. Olaf for a 75-66 MIAC men's basketball victory on Wednesday night at Steve Fritz Court.

The Oles (9-6, 7-3 MIAC) had 15 points and six rebounds from Ben Figini and 12 points from Riley Aeikens. Justin Pahl added 11 and Austin Majeskie 10 points for the Oles, who cut the lead to three twice in the final two minutes.

The Tommies (14-1, 9-1 MIAC) used a 13-2 run late in the first half and had four in double figures as well. Ryan Saarela had 16, Grant Shaeffer 15 and Jimmy Remke 10 in the win.