NORTHFIELD, Minn. – The Augsburg University men's basketball team dropped its first road contest since early December on Wednesday evening, falling 71-59 to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference-leading Carleton Knights.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Carleton 71, Augsburg 59
LOCATION: West Gym, Northfield, Minn.
RECORDS: Augsburg 6-12 overall (4-9 MIAC), Carleton 15-3 overall (10-3 MIAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED
• Augsburg led for a majority of the game's opening minutes, but the Knights jumped on top 22-20 with 6:36 on the clock and held a narrow lead for the remainder of the half, taking a 31-29 advantage to halftime.
• The first few minutes of the second half once again favored the Auggies as they tied the game up at 38 and briefly took a 40-38 lead shortly thereafter. The Knights controlled the final 15 minutes of the game, however, recapturing the lead and quickly pushing it to double digits on their way to the 12-point win.
• Kayser Hasaan (FY, Apple Valley, Minn./Eastview HS) led the offensive effort for Augsburg, making five of his eight attempts on the floor for 13 points to go along with two steals.
• Conner Knoepfle (SR, Andover, Minn./Andover HS) and Will Blascziek (SO, Lakeville, Minn./Lakeville North HS) each scored nine points while Colin Meade (JR, Rochester, Minn./Lourdes HS) added eight points and a team-high six rebounds.
• Augsburg was the stronger team below the basket, outscoring the Knights 28-24 in the painted area.

FOR THE FOES
• Jeremy Beckler led all scorers with 23 points while Luke Harris and Alex Gibbens added 12 and 11, respectively.

UP NEXT
• The Auggies will host Gustavus on Saturday, January 28 at 1 pm at Si Melby Hall.