Neville's 19 helps Oles stop skid

Mike Ludwig
January 5, 2011

WINONA, Minn. - Stu Neville had 19 points and eight rebounds to lead St. Olaf to a 65-55 MIAC men's basketball win over Saint Mary's University on Wednesday night, snapping the Oles' four-game losing skid.

Neville went 8-for-13 from the field while Bobby Fong added 14 points for St. Olaf (7-4, 2-4 MIAC) in the victory.

Chris Palmer had 16 points and 13 rebounds to lead Saint Mary's (8-3, 3-3 MIAC).

A Fong jumper broke a 20-20 tie and ignited a 9-0 run in the first half that helped the Oles to a lead they'd never surrender. SMU never got closer than six as St. Olaf led by as many as 15 in the second half on the way to the win.

Alfred Jaryan added 10 points and seven assists for St. Olaf, while Michale Burfiend had 10 points for SMU.

Contact media relations specialist Mike Ludwig at (507) 786-3834 or ludwigm@stolaf.edu.