NORTHFIELD, MINN.—The Hamline University men's basketball team dropped a 63-52 road decision to St. Olaf on Wednesday night. 

The Pipers fall to 13-8, 11-5 MIAC, while the Oles improve to 9-12, 8-8 MIAC.

St. Olaf 63, Hamline 52

All four of the game's lead changes occurred in the first half, when the Oles took the driver's seat for good off Brendan Kauls layup that made the score 28-27 in the final minute. St. Olaf steadily grew their lead throughout the second half, as their largest cushion was the 63-52 final score.

Bradley Cimperman paced Hamline with 17 points along with two steals. Austin Holt, who finished with a team-leading three steals, had a double double that included 15 points and a season-high 16 rebounds. Daniel McCarrell led the way with five assists.

Hamline's starting five carried the load, with the bench scoring just eight points. 

Kobe Kirk's game-high 25 points for the Oles included an 8-of-9 field goal percentage, and a perfect 9-of-9 from the charity stripe. 

The Pipers will host Carleton on Wednesday, February 7 at 7 p.m.