Box Score The HU men's BB team outrebounded Bethel, 38-35 and had five more assists (16-11). The Royals, however, used 13 steals to their advantage en route to a 72-60 victory at Robertson Center Saturday.

Bennett Cooper and Dior Ford scored 15 points apiece for Hamline, now 6-7 overall, 3-5 in the MIAC.

The Pipers shot 40 percent from the field (21-52) but connected on just four three-pointers. 

Austin Johnson had his third double-double on the season, scoring 13 points and leacing the Pipers with 10 rebounds. Marshall Jestings recorded a game high eight assists. The Pipers also recorded six blocks and the Royals didn't have any. 

The Pipers kept BY in their sights for the first 25 minutes. They trailed 35-30 at halftime and were still within five with 15 minutes to play when BU went on a 14-3 run that opened the game up.

Hamline returns to action January 15 at St. Mary's.