Wednesday's MIAC recap: Hipp, Hamline stay alive

Carl Hipp's big game carried Hamline to an unlikely victory over Bethel. The sophomore posted 14 points and 14 boards, while his basket late in the second half helped put a halt to the Royals' rally. The Pipers have remained in the MIAC playoff picture by winning four of their last five, though they remain a longshot.

Carleton used a late surge to earn a harder-than-expected win in Winona. The Knights outscored St. Mary's 25-7 over the final 10 minutes to claim a 68-50 victory. Zach Johnson led the way with 23 points.

The Johnnies used a late spurt to defeat the Oles, effectively ending St. Olaf's playoff hopes. SJU used a 12-0 run in the second half to secure the win.

Nate Alm's double-double wasn't enough to prevent a disappointing overtime loss to the Cobbers. Augsburg falls into a tie for second with Bethel, half a game in front of the Gusties.

Gustavus bounced back from an ugly loss to the Auggies to put a spanking on winless Macalester. It shot 62.3% from the field, including 8 of 13 from beyond the arc.

West Region Rankings
1. UW-Stevens Point 17-2 16-2
2. St. Thomas 19-0 18-0
3. UW-Platteville 18-2 13-2
4. Puget Sound 17-2 14-0
5. UW-Whitewater 17-3 16-3
6. Buena Vista 18-2 15-2
7. Whitworth 15-4 13-4
8. Bethel 15-4 13-4