Box Score A balanced scoring attack, some big play from the bench and clutch late shooting combined nicely for the Hamline women's basketball team to produce a 64-57 victory over St. Catherine Saturday at Hutton Arena.

Alaina Quaranta drained a three-pointer from the corner with 53 seconds remaining to break a 57-all tie and send the Pipers on their way as their record improved to 3-12 overall, 2-6 in MIAC play. Quaranta was one of four Pipers who recorded double figures. She led the way with 16 points to go along with Kaeli Stayer (pictured) and Reilly Geistfeld adding 13 and Morgen Coleman contributing a dozen. Geistfeld also had 10 rebounds for a double-double and led the Pipers to a 49-42 edge in rebounds. 

It was a game that saw seven tie scores and eight lead changes. The Wildcats led by 17-13 after a quarter only to see HU turn the tables for a 31-29 halftime edge. SCU went back ahead by 45-43 after three quarters, setting the stage for the frantic finish. HU used a 7-2 run to take a 54-51 lead with 4:17 left. St. Catherine tied it up a minute later. It was tied again at 57 when Quaranta connected on her third trey of the day. Coleman, who also had a game high three steals, hit a pair of free throws and Molly Wampler and Geistfeld added solo efforts to give head coach Alex Focke his first head coaching victory on his home court. 

Hamline remains home next week. They host St. Olaf (3-12, 1-7 MIAC) on Wednesday, January 17 at Hutton. Game time is 7:00 p.m.