BOX SCORE
Junior post
Heather Gillund (Ham Lake, MN, Blaine) led the College of Saint Benedict basketball team (19-5 overall, 17-4 MIAC) with 25 points, seven rebounds, and six blocks in a 77-64 win over Hamline this evening.
The Blazers started the game with a 7-2 lead over the Pipers, holding the lead until 13:30 remained on the clock, at which point Hamline jumped ahead 15-13. CSB didn't back down, grasping the lead two minutes later with a score of 18-17. The Blazers went on a 10-5 run over the next four minutes and maintained their pace for the remainder of the half to lead 39-35.
To start the second half, CSB jumped a 11-4 lead to lead 50-39. The Pipers couldn't grasp another lead, only able to bring the score within four. The Blazers were able to hold Hamline to a mere 29% field goal percentage in the second half, shooting a 37% themselves. CSB went on to lead 77-64.
Gillund led the Blazers in scoring, rebounding, and blocking. Junior forward Laura Canton also added a career-high 20 points and grabbed four rebounds.
The Blazers next host Gustavus on Sat., Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. in Claire Lynch in their last regular season game of the season. Gustavus and CSB hold the no. 1 and no. 2 spots in the MIAC, separated by only one win. If the Blazers win, the two teams will be tied in the conference.