Monday's MIAC wrap: Augsburg, Carleton movin' up

Augsburg roared back from a 16-1 deficit to claim an important win against the Gusties. The 65-58 victory gives the Auggies their first season sweep over Gustavus since the 1999-00 season. Augsburg post Nate Alm allowed Sam Paulson to score five quick points to start the game, but sparked the turnaround with 21 points and 14 boards. The Auggies pull even with idle Bethel for second in the league at 10-4, while the loss knocks Gustavus from the upper echelon of the league.

Carleton dropped the rival Oles behind a monster game from Zach Johnson, who dropped 36 and 7. Perhaps best of all, he didn't have a turnover. This game might also put the Fong for future MVP talks to rest for awhile. Carleton pulls into a three-way tie for second, while the Oles pull closer to the Gusties for the fifth seed.

St. Thomas rolled St. Mary's by 55 to remain undefeated. Joe Scott scored his 1,000th collegiate point while SMU star Will Wright was held to just two points.

The Johnnies used a 17-2 run to end the first half and claim an important road victory over the winless Scots of Macalester. The win moves SJU coach Jim Smith within five of 700 in his 45-year career.

Sunday afternoon
Hamline Carl Hipp ran circles around the Cobbers to keep the Pipers' playoff hopes alive.