Walczak Scores Career-High 26, Blue Devils Fall to Macalester 88-72

The Basics

Score: UW-Stout 72, Macalester College 88
Record: Blue Devils (0-6), Scots (2-6)
Location: Leonard Center – St. Paul, Minn.


The Blue Devils fell to Macalester College (2-6) 88-72 Tuesday night in St. Paul. The Scots started the game on a 9-0 run, and never looked back as their cerebral and efficient offense led them to a 20-point lead at the half. The Blue Devils couldn't get much going offensively, with the exception of Jacob Walczak, who scored a career-high 26 points on 10-17 shooting. The Blue Devils played a much better second half, getting the lead down to 66-60 with nine minutes left. The Scots were able to make a run of their own in response, and ultimately end with a 16-point victory over UW-Stout.

Top Performers

• Jacob Walczak led Blue Devil scorers with 26 points on 10/17 shooting.  
• AJ Uttech added 12 points for UW-Stout shooting 5/12 from the field.
• Collin Vick dropped 9 for the Blue Devils and added 10 rebounds, nearing a double-double.

Inside the Box Score  

• Macalester took good care of the basketball, only turning the ball over six times in the game.
• The Scots shot over 50% from the field and nearly 40% from beyond the arc to propel them to victory.
• Stout recorded 8 blocks in the game, compared to just 1 for Macalester.

UP NEXT 
The Blue Devils will be back in action Monday. December 2nd, hosting St. Mary's University. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Johnson Fieldhouse.