Gusties upset St. Ben's 43-42

The Gustavus Adolphus College women's basketball team (#14 D3Hoops.com) upset the second ranked St. Benedict Blazers 43-42 in a defensive battle in St. Peter on Wednesday night. With the Gusties holding a slim 43-42 lead, the Blazers had the ball out of bounds with 1.2 seconds remaining. Sophomore center Kim Johnson was fouled on her last second shot attempt which sent her to the line for two shots with no time remaining. Johnson missed the first shot and Gustavus proceeded to call timout. Johnson stepped to the line following the timeout and saw her shot rim in and out as the Gusties prevailed. Gustavus senior Kelly Etzel (Hamel, MN) led the Gusties with ten points, while Leah Laurich led the Blazers with ten. The win propells the Gusties into a first place tie with Carleton at 9-0 in MIAC conference play.