Auggies men’s basketball falls to Hamline Univ. with final score 73-53
The Augsburg University men's basketball team falls to Hamline University 73-53 in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game at Si Melby Hall. Hamline controlled the pace of play, leading by as many as 19 points in the first half and securing a double-digit win despite the Auggies' efforts to cut the deficit.
Why It MattersThe defeat puts Augsburg at 7-13 overall (5-10 MIAC), impacting their standing in the conference and adding pressure as they head toward the end of the season.
By the Numbers- Augsburg shooting line: 19-of-58 (32.8%)
- Hamline shooting line: 31-of-61 (50.8%)
- Hamline outscored Augsburg 13-10 in points resulting from turnovers
- Next game: at Carleton College on Feb. 5, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Augsburg will face Carleton College next, aiming to rebound from this loss and improve their MIAC standing.
Bottom LineThe defeat against Hamline puts pressure on Augsburg as they aim to improve their conference standing in the remainder of the season, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming games.
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