Notables
-Silgen records 18 points in contest
-CSS shot 13% (2-15) from 3-point line
-Fischer flirts with a double-double with eight points and 11 rebounds
-First matchup between these two schools since 1994
DULUTH, Minn. (
csssaints.com) - The St. Scholastica men's basketball team hosted the Scots from Macalester College Wednesday night in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) matchup. CSS had a seven-point lead at the half, but was outscored by 14 points in the second half, and ultimately fell 57-50.
How it Happened
CSS jumped out early with a bang, led by a pair of dunks by
Jack Silgen (Deerwood, Minn./Crosby-Ironton HS (St. Thomas)) to give the Saints an early 8-3 lead. Both teams had a difficult time finding the bottom of the net halfway through the half, with three minutes of play drained without a single basket. After the scoring drought,
Isiah Hendrickson (Duluth, Minn./Duluth East HS) hit a 3-pointer to go along with a pair of free throws and
Kevin Thomas (Hermantown, Minn./Hermantown HS) scored a pair of layups to bring the Saints' lead to nine. CSS closed out the first half with a 3-pointer and a couple of layups by Silgen to give CSS a seven-point lead heading into the second half.
Macalester (4-5, 1-3 MIAC) opened up the second half with an early 7-0 run, which tied up the game.
Quinn Fischer (Esko, Minn./Esko HS) made his presence felt not too much later after the run, scoring on a pair of baskets, which gave CSS a six-point lead with 12 minutes to play. Macalester began to put the pedal to the metal, going on a 17-6 run, which allowed them to control their own fate with a 53-48 lead with only a few minutes to play. The Saints only converted one field goal in the final six minutes, falling 57-50.
Top Performers
Silgen led the Saints' offense with 18 points, while also registering eight rebounds. Fischer led CSS on the boards with 11 rebounds. Fischer was also the second leading scorer for the Saints with eight points.
Up Next
The Saints (1-5, 0-4 MIAC) will be back in action on Saturday where they will make the trip to Northfield to battle the Knights of Carleton College. Action is set for 3 p.m.
