CARLETON, Minn. — Career days from sophomore guards Lauren Arnold and Alyssa Sadlovsky powered the College of Saint Benedict women's basketball team to a 70-57 MIAC road victory over Carleton on Saturday, Jan. 17.

Arnold poured in a career-high 25 points and Sadlovsky added a career-best 13, while senior forward Kira Young posted her second career double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds as the Bennies improved to 11-4 overall and 6-2 in MIAC play. With the win, CSB extended its winning streak to two games and moved into a tie for second place in the conference.

Arnold (Chanhassen, Minn.) reached the 20-point mark for the first time in her career, shooting 8-of-14 from the field, including 2-of-4 from three-point range, and 7-of-8 at the free-throw line. The performance improved her season free-throw total to 37-of-40 (92.5 percent), which ranks third in NCAA Division III. Arnold, who has now scored in double figures eight times this season, also contributed three rebounds, two assists and three steals.

Sadlovsky (Pierz, Minn.) delivered her best all-around game in a Bennie uniform, finishing with 13 points, two assists and a rebound. She went 5-of-11 from the field and knocked down a career-high three three-pointers, reaching double figures for the first time in her collegiate career.

Young (Hudson, Wis.) continued her consistent play with her fifth straight double-digit scoring effort and the ninth of the season. The 14-point outing marked the 29th double-figure scoring game of her career. She pulled down 13 rebounds—her highest total since grabbing a career-best 14 against Augsburg on Jan. 22, 2025—while also adding three steals and a blocked shot.

First-year Emma Theisen (Rosemount, Minn.) chipped in across the stat sheet with six points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals.

CSB's defense once again set the tone, holding its ninth opponent this season under 60 points. The Bennies forced 15 turnovers and recorded 11 steals, turning those miscues into a 20-9 advantage in points off turnovers. Saint Benedict also won the rebounding battle for the second straight game, leading to a 15-4 edge in second-chance points. With Sadlovsky leading the reserves, CSB dominated the bench scoring, 22-5.

The Bennies established control early, jumping out to a 23-12 lead after one quarter by shooting 9-of-13 (69.2 percent) from the field. CSB connected on 3-of-4 three-pointers in the opening frame, including late triples from Sadlovsky and Emily Crandall (Sartell, Minn.) in the final 35 seconds.

Saint Benedict cooled off in the second quarter, shooting just 26.7 percent, but maintained its advantage as both teams scored 13 points. The Bennies carried a 36-25 lead into halftime.

CSB took firm control in the third quarter behind its defense, outscoring the Knights, 17-8, to build a 53-33 cushion. St. Ben's regained their shooting rhythm in the fourth quarter, hitting 7-of-14 shots (50 percent). Carleton responded with an 8-of-15 effort (53.3 percent) in the final period and held a 24-17 scoring edge, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome.

The Bennies return home next, hosting No. 21 Bethel (11-4, 6-2 MIAC) at Claire Lynch Hall with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m.