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Oles Break Losing Streak

Elisa Hatlevig
February 1, 2001

Defeating Bethel College 58-48, the St. Olaf Women broke their 3-game losing streak, setting their record to 7-9 and 5-8 in the MIAC. Shooting only 30.6% from the field, the Oles were still able to manage a win with help again from their defense. The Oles grabbed 10 steals and forced 18 turnovers, while out-rebounding the Royals 58-45. The Royals shot only 28% from the field.

Leading from the tip-off, the Oles were able to counter every surge by the Royals. Elisa Hatlevig (Sr., Rushford, Minn.) led the Oles with 15 points and 10 rebounds and Amanda Renneke (Jr., Northfield, Minn.) had 14 points, 11 in the first half. First -Year Lori Enlund (Bloomington, Ill.) came off the bench and had a nice game for the Oles, finishing with nine points and seven rebounds.

The Royals had three players in double figures. Michelle Rogne and Alecia Johnson had 12 and 11 points respectively and Laura Jacobs finished with a team-high 15 points and game-high 11 rebounds.

The Oles come back today, February 1, to play their rescheduled game against Concordia College at 5:00 p.m. at Skoglund Center. The men's game will follow at 7:00 p.m. and both games can be heard on KDHL 920.

Contact Pat Buresh at 507-786-3315 or buresh@stolaf.edu.