BOX SCORE

Senior wing Amy Stifter (Watertown, MN, Watertown-Mayer) scored her 1,000th career point this evening as the College of Saint Benedict basketball team (11-1 overall, 8-1 MIAC) defeated Gustavus Adolphus 79-62 in St. Peter, MN.

The Blazers started the game on fire, with a 19-9 lead in the first six minutes of play.  Over the next five minutes, the Gusties were able to gain a little ground, coming within seven points at 23-16.  CSB continued the offensive pressure, coming up with an 11-7 run to lead 34-23 with 2:30 left in play.  Gustavus didn't let up, closing the gap to five points with a 36-31 halftime score.

CSB started some momentum at the start of the second half, coming up with a 19-6 run in the first six minutes of play to lead 57-37.  Gustavus couldn't bring the Blazers' lead into single digits for the remainder of the game.  Six three-pointers off of 12 attempts over the course of the second half helped CSB stay ahead, eventually coming up with a 79-62 win.  This is the Blazers' seventh consecutive win.

Stifter not only scored her 1,000th career point but led the Blazers in scoring with 22 points.  Senior wing Joelle Waytashek (Lino Lakes, MN, Centennial) contributed 16 points, while sophomore forward Morgan Dale (Jamestown, ND, Jamestown) added 12 points and five rebounds.

CSB next takes on Augsburg on Sat., Jan. 15 at 3 p.m. for Parents' Day.