The Augsburg University men's basketball team secured an 82-81 victory over the Carleton College Knights in Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play, with Will Blascziek delivering a game-winning basket with under 10 seconds left in the game at West Gym in Northfield, Minn.

Why It Matters

The victory propels Augsburg to an 8-13 overall record (6-10 MIAC), while Carleton falls to 13-8 overall (10-6 MIAC), impacting both teams' standings in the conference.

By the Numbers
  • Augsburg Stats:
    • Shot 53.3% in the first half
    • Will Blascziek's game-winning basket secured 82-81 victory
    • Caden Scales posted a career-high 17 points
  • Carleton Stats:
    • Matt Banovetz recorded a 22-point, 10-rebound double-double
State of Play
  • Augsburg improves to 8-13 overall (6-10 MIAC)
  • Carleton falls to 13-8 overall (10-6 MIAC)
What's Next

The Auggies will host Saint Mary's University in MIAC action on Wednesday (2/7) at 7 pm.

Bottom Line

Augsburg University's victory over Carleton has significant implications on both teams' conference standings, positioning Augsburg at 6-10 in the MIAC, altering the trajectory of their season.