Macalester vs. Hamline statistics

Macalester topped Snelling Ave. rival Hamline for the first time since 2000, pulling away late for a 72-62 triumph at the Leonard Center. Down by a point at 53-52 in this very closely-played game, The Scots staged a decisive 14-3 run which put the hosts up 66-56 with 1:50 to play. Prior to Mac's game-winning rally, the lead in the game was never greater than six points for either team.

Snapping a 13-game losing streak to Hamline, the Scots improve to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the MIAC. The Pipers drop to 4-2 overall, 2-2 in league play. This is Macalester first 4-1 or better start since beginning 4-1 in 1995-96.

Trina PaStarr (Jr., Minneapolis, Minn. / Southwest) and Ann Baltzer (Jr., Bismarck, N.D.) posted double-doubles to pace the Scots. PaStarr had 18 points and 13 rebounds to go along with five of her team's 10 blocked shots, while Baltzer added 16 points and 10 boards. Holly Schiedermayer (Fy., Waupaca, Wis.) also had a big day on the front line, pumping in 14 points off the bench while producing eight boards and three blocks.

Danielle Johnson (Jr., DeForest, Wis. / Madison Edgewood) distributed five assists.

Mary Wilkowski had 16 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Pipers. Three teammates added nine points each: Jackie Kelly, Britta Schwartzhoff and Olivia Omoyayi.

The Scots go for their third straight MIAC win when they play Monday (Dec. 8) at Bethel.