The muddled MIAC playoff picture is slowly becoming clearer, though plenty of jockeying for position remains over the next two weeks of action. St. Thomas clinched the title with its 68-59 victory over Carleton in Northfield. The Knights played well early, but the Tommies took control with a 15-0 run in the middle of the first half.
Aaron Burtzel's big game carried the Johnnies to their fifth straight win, defeating Concordia 57-49. Burtzel posted 16 points, 12 boards and four assists.
The Gusties slipped in the standings when they were unable to defend their home court against Hamline. Gustavus shot 33 percent in a disappointing performance in front of numerous alumni. The Pipers have won five of six to remain in the postseason hunt, but still trail the Gusties by three games.
Bethel eliminated St. Olaf from the playoff picture with a 74-69 victory. The Royals claimed a 19-point lead in the first half, but were forced to scramble in the second half to get the win. Mike Moberg went off for 22 and 14, while Tim Madson — who was the only MIAC player named to the Academic All-District Team — added 17.
Augsburg topped winless Macalester to create a three-way tie for second in the standings. Junior guard Jon Cassens also hit the 1,000-point mark. The Auggies, Knights and Royals are all 11-5, one game up on the Johnnies and 1.5 up on Gustavus, which has lost four of its last six.
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