MORRIS, Minn. – The College of Saint Benedict's (7-3) came to the P.E. Center and left with a 68-51 win over the host Minnesota Morris Cougars (4-5) on Tuesday night. Kendra Raths finished with eight points and eight rebounds. Kayla Kraemer was 4-7 on the night and finished with 11 points.
 
The Blazers were able to get take advantage of UMM turnovers as well as offensive rebounds. Saint Ben's finished with 17 points off turnovers and 13 second chance points. Additionally, the Blazers picked up 32 bench points on the night.
 
In the first quarter CSB jumped out to an 18-5 lead and never looked back. Morris never led in the game but did battle with the Blazers following the first quarter of play. UMM outscored the Blazers 30-28 in the second and third quarters of the game.
 
Morris cut the lead to 41-31 early in the third quarter but could not get any closer. The Blazers kept the Cougars in foul trouble and held them to their season average of 36.4% shooting in the game.
 
Minnesota Morris returns to UMAC play this weekend when they host Wisconsin-Superior and St. Scholastica.