The College of Saint Benedict basketball team is coming off a tough loss to MIAC rival St. Thomas. With just two games left in the regular season, the team looks to get back on track with a win this Wednesday, Feb. 19, when it travels to St. Kate's. Tip off is scheduled for 7 p.m. in St. Paul.
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About the Wildcats
St. Kate's is 11-12 this season and 8-12 in the MIAC, including a 94-85 thrilling – yet heartbreaking – four overtime loss at Concordia. The Wildcats are currently tied for sixth place in the MIAC with the Cobbers. Overall the Wildcats have scored 1,395 points this season and average 60.7 per game, while their opponents on average score 60.2 points per game. The leading scorer for St. Kate's is Danica Cambrice who has 314 points overall this season and averages 15.7 per game.
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Last Meeting
The last time these two teams met was early January in St. Joseph, and CSB lost 67-58.
Sidney Schiffler had 18 points for Saint Bens, and
Shae Olsen also hit double digits this game with 10 points. Danica Cambrice led St. Kates with 15 points that game. Overall, CSB's record against the Wildcats is 41-5, including 17-3 on the road.
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Storyline
With only two games left in the regular season, the Saint Bens basketball team is looking to get a win starting this Wednesday. CSB is 11-12 this season and 7-11 in the MIAC. St. Kate's is a very similar team to CSB, and both teams are hoping to keep the game close. The Bennies look to come out with a win to get momentum rolling for Saturday's game at Bethel University at 3 p.m.
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Who to Watch
Saint Bens has 1,416 points so far this season and they are averaging 61.6 per game, shooting .391 from the field. Schiffler is leading the team with 253 points, including 45 3-pointers.
Megan Thompson is right behind her with 246 points averaging 11.2 points.
Alex Johnson is helping to get the ball for CSB with 188 total rebounds and 54 blocks this season.