Duluth, Minn. – The Minnesota Morris men's basketball team was outshot by host St. Scholastica this evening (Jan. 28), falling 77-64 on the road in Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) play.

St. Scholastica (9-9, 6-1 UMAC) shot 57% (29-of-51) from the field on the night, including 44% (7-of-16) from three point range, leading Morris in each category.

The Cougars (6-11, 4-3 UMAC) finished shooting 43% (22-of-51) from the field on the night, with a mere 23% (3-of-13) from behind the arc.

Despite that, however, the Cougars were able to overcome a 36-28 halftime deficit, and take a 49-48 lead midway through the second half. Logan Orazem hit a big three-pointer at the 11:22 mark to give the Cougars a one-point advantage, their only lead of the half.

The Saints answered right back with the go-ahead bucket at the 11:05 mark and led the rest of the way out.

Brendon Foss led the Cougars with 20 points – the second best game of his career – going 8-of-12 from the floor on the night.

Dereck Schmidt added 10 points, while Ben Hoidal was right behind with nine.

The Saints were led by Jonah Dahlman with 32 points, the most by a single player against the Cougars this season.

With the first trip through the conference schedule complete, the Cougars sit a game below the .500 mark, and have seven games left to secure a UMAC Tournament berth.

They will begin that run this Tuesday (Jan. 31), when they host Presentation at 7:30 p.m.