Middleton and Columbia squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Middleton had to settle for second. They took a 67-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Columbia Wildcats. The Vikings were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 62-50.
Leading Columbia to victory were Blake Hansen and Max Keller. Hansen posted 19 points and eight assists, while Keller shot 50% from the field en route to 18 points along with eight assists and five rebounds. Keller's morning made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 18 points. Brenten Thueson was another key player, putting up eight points.
Middleton's loss dropped their record down to 18-9. As for Columbia, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-13 record this season.
As of now, neither Middleton nor Columbia have any future games scheduled.
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