Macalester vs. Augsburg statistics

Macalester posted its second-highest scoring total ever and highest MIAC output in the program's history, getting a career-high 29 points from Ann Baltzer (Sr., Bismarck, N.D.) and defeating Augsburg 94-66 in Minneapolis.

The all-time record for most points in a game for Macalester is 97 set in the 1994-95 season-opener against Grinnell (Ia.). Today's outburst ties the second-highest total of 94 established in 1984-85 against St. Paul Bible (now Crown College). Mac's previous best total in an MIAC game was 92 – accomplished twice in the 90's.

Baltzer, the MIAC scoring leader, dropped in 14 of her 16 shots for a new career-high of 29 points. She led Mac to a 51% shooting figure on the day.  Over the past 12 games, Baltzer is shooting 60% and averaging 19.8 points a game.

The Scots registered 31 assists on their 35 baskets, including eight by Eartha Bell (Sr., Minneapolis, Minn. / Breck School), seven by Jessica Rene (So., Eau Claire, Wis. / Memorial) and five from Shannon Rene (So., Eau Claire, Wis. / Memorial).

In addition to getting 29 from Baltzer, Macalester received 18 points, six rebounds, three steals and two steals from Danielle Johnson (Sr., DeForest, Wis. / Madison Edgewood). Trina PaStarr (Sr., Minneapolis, Minn. / Southwest) chipped in with 14 points and 10 rebounds for her sixth double double of the season.

The contest was closely played early on. Mac led 11-10 eight minutes into the game. Ahead 22-16, the Scots began a 21-7 run to exteand the margin to 20 points at 43-23 with a minute to go in the half.

Augsburg was led by Shannon Renne with 16 points.

With their four-game skid now over, the Scots move to 12-9 overall and 12-6 in the MIAC. The team matches its all-time program high with 12 conference wins.  Mac plays host Wednesday (Feb. 10) to Concordia-Moorhead at 5:45 p.m.