SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Hamline (11-5, 3-4 MIAC) fell to St. Olaf (10-7, 6-2 MIAC) 75-74 on Saturday at Hutton Arena, despite Hamline's 50 points in the paint. The game saw both teams tied twice and exchange the lead four times, with St. Olaf overcoming a 14-point halftime deficit.

The game began with St. Olaf's AJ Uhl scoring the first basket with a layup, giving them an early lead. Hamline quickly responded, with Raoul Vaidya converting two free throws to tie the game. Dominic Dosmann then contributed significantly for the Pipers, scoring multiple layups and a jumper to help establish a lead. Throughout the half, Hamline's Ethan Wall-Atim and Braedy Laliberte secured key rebounds, and Vaidya added a three-pointer to extend their advantage. The Pipers maintained control and finished the first half ahead, 41-27, with Dosmann's late layup sealing their strong start.

St. Olaf mounted a significant comeback in the second half, overcoming a deficit to edge out Hamline 75-74. The half began with Rex Lamb assisting on a layup that sparked the visitors' rally. St. Olaf's AJ Uhl was instrumental, contributing a key 3-pointer and a late layup to shift the momentum. With only 6 seconds left, Max Kraay secured the win for the visitors with a decisive layup following Ethan Wall-Atim's go-ahead basket for the Pipers at the 8-second mark. Hamline's late efforts, including a missed 3-pointer by Camden Holecek, fell short as the clock expired.

Dominic Dosmann led the Pipers with 25 points, converting 12 of his 16 field goal attempts. Ethan Wall-Atim recorded a double-double, scoring 13 points and collecting 13 rebounds, including 11 defensive boards. Raoul Vaidya contributed 14 points and added two assists. Braedy Laliberte scored 11 points and secured eight rebounds, while also making two steals.

The Pipers will head across town to take on Augsburg next on Wednesday, January 21 at 7 PM!