Beth Freeman added 14 points and Kari Christianson chipped in with 12 points, five rebounds and three assists for Carleton (6-3, 6-0 MIAC), who stretched their home winning streak to 17 games.
Kristin Kachelmyer paced the Gusties (6-2, 4-1 MIAC) with 10 points and 10 rebounds. The Gusties were 6-for-25 (24 percent) from the floor in the second half as Carleton held Gustavus to a mere two field goals over the final nine minutes while connecting on 16-of-26 (61.5 percent) itself.
Carleton used a quick 7-2 burst late in the first half to take a slim 27-23 lead at the break. The Knights opened the second half on a 7-1 spurt before the Gusties responded with a Sara Boldt lay-up and Jess Vadnais triple. Carleton responded with a decisive 19-7 run, with Vig tallying six points and Colbenson five during the stretch.
Carleton held a commanding 40-28 advantage on the glass and outscored the Gusties 42-24 on points in the paint.
The Knights return to action on Wednesday, Jan. 5, traveling to Concordia College, Moorhead for a 5:30 p.m. contest. The game can be heard live on KQCL 95.9 FM or on Knights Online.
Gustavus Adolphus vs Carleton College 01/03/04 7:30 p.m. at Northfield, MN At Northfield, MN CARLETON COLLEGE 62, GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS 41 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS (6-2 (4-1 MIAC)) Kristin Kachelmyer 4-13 2-5 10; Bri Monahan 4-9 0-0 8; Jess Vadnais 2-6 3-4 8; Lacy Skoog 2-9 3-5 7; Sara Boldt 1-2 1-2 3; Kenzie Consoer 1-3 0-0 2; Erin Boese 1-4 0-1 2; Alyssa Brooks 0-1 1-2 1; Kim Eisenreich 0-0 0-0 0; Michelle Linbo 0-0 0-0 0; Marit Sviggum 0-0 0-0 0; Missy Mills 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 15-47 10-19 41. CARLETON COLLEGE (6-3 (6-0 MIAC)) Kristi Colbenson 6-10 1-3 15; Beth Freeman 7-9 0-0 14; Kari Christianson 4-13 4-5 12; Megan Vig 6-9 0-1 12; Taylor Ross 2-2 0-0 5; Andrea Korb 1-2 0-0 2; Katie Freeman 1-6 0-0 2; Adrea Dahl 0-1 0-0 0; Becky Craig 0-0 0-0 0; Emily Strandmark 0-0 0-0 0; Joy Esboldt 0-0 0-0 0; Kate Krueger 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-52 5-9 62. Gustavus Adolphus............. 23 18 - 41 Carleton College.............. 27 35 - 62 3-point goals-Gustavus Adolphus 1-9 (Jess Vadnais 1-3; Bri Monahan 0-1; Lacy Skoog 0-3; Kenzie Consoer 0-1; Alyssa Brooks 0-1), Carleton College 3-9 (Kristi Colbenson 2-3; Taylor Ross 1-1; Kari Christianson 0-3; Katie Freeman 0-1; Adrea Dahl 0-1). Fouled out--Gustavus Adolphus-None, Carleton College-Beth Freeman. Rebounds-Gustavus Adolphus 28 (Kristin Kachelmyer 10), Carleton College 40 (Megan Vig 12). Assists-Gustavus Adolphus 4 (Sara Boldt 2), Carleton College 18 (Katie Freeman 6). Total fouls-Gustavus Adolphus 14, Carleton College 19. A-1000