St Bens

The 14th ranked St. John's basketball team defeated Concordia in Moorhead 75-60 Wednesday night. The Johnnies led by 18 at halftime. St. John's was led in scoring by Kooper Vaughn with 23 points, Ryan Thissen added 13 points and Luke Healy chipped in 12 points.

The 15th ranked St. John's basketball team improved to 5-0 in the MIAC and 12-2 overall after posting a 96-70 win over visiting Bethel College Wednesday night. The Johnnies shot a blistering 70% from the field and 52% from 3-point range.

The St. Ben's and St. John's basketball teams both won their MIAC openers Wednesday night against St. Olaf. St. Ben's defeated St. Olaf 60-42 at Claire Lynch Hall while #23 St. John's knocked off St. Olaf 75-60 at Sexton Arena in Collegeville.

St. Ben's basketball started their season November 9 and 10 splitting a pair of games at their Tip-Off Classic at Claire Lynch Hall in St. Joseph. College of St. Benedict Head Coach Mike Durbin joined me on WJON.

The St. Ben's cross country team will participate in the NCAA Division III North Regional in Northfield Saturday November 16. St. Ben's Cross Country Coach Robin Balder-Lanoue joined me on WJON. She says all teams qualify for the regional event but only the top 7 runners from each team will participate.

The St. John's Basketball was upset 83-80 by Hamline in the MIAC tournament semifinals Thursday night in Collegeville. The game was tight throughout and Hamline earned their 2nd win over the Johnnies this season.

Several Minnesota collegiate dance teams will be returning home from the national championships with some new hardware.