NORTHFIELD, Minn. - Zach Smith had 21 points to lead Hamline, which closed the game on an 18-6 run, to a 65-57 MIAC men's basketball win over St. Olaf on Monday night at Skoglund Center.
Austin Korba had a game-best 22 points to go with 10 rebounds for the Oles (8-10, 6-7 MIAC), who led 51-47 with 8:25 left. St. Olaf had just one field goal the rest of the way as the Pipers used a 7-0 run in the waning minutes to secure the victory and complete the season series sweep.
Dylan See-Rockers had 17 points and four assists for Hamline, which had 16 assists against only six turnovers. The Oles had 16 assists as well, but 14 turnovers in the defeat.
Robert Tobroxen also had a double-double, his third of the season for the Oles, collecting 11 points and 13 rebounds.
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Austin Majeskie chipped in nine points each.
St. Olaf outrebounded HU 45-34, but shot just 29 percent from the floor in the second half. Hamline was 15-of-29 (51.7 percent). The Oles return home on Wednesday for a match up with Saint John's University at 7 p.m.