SAINT PAUL, MINN.—The Hamline University men's basketball team's historic win streak ends at seven with a 71-68 loss to Concordia (Minn.) at Hutton Arena on Saturday afternoon.
The Pipers fall to 12-7, 10-4 MIAC, while the Cobbers improve to 11-7, 7-6 MIAC.
Concordia (Minn.) 71, Hamline 68
A season-high 31 three-point field goals were attempted by the Pipers, 10 of those were successful. However, Hamline surrendered a season-high 12 three-pointers made (12-of-24) to the Cobbers, much due to Rowan Nelson's game-high 20 points on a 3-of-5 mark from beyond the arch.Â
Hamline got a three-point basket from five individuals, led by Austin Holt's 3-of-4 mark that highlighted his 15-point performance. Holt added a game-high nine rebounds, three steals as well as four assists. Brendan Ebel led the way with three steals and five assists for the Pipers, which complimented his 14 points. Daniel McCarrell added 13 points, while Raoul Vaidya came off the bench with 10 points.
The Pipers will travel to Augsburg on Saturday, February 3 for a 3 p.m. game.Â