The Atlantic basketball team picked up their second straight win over a Hawkeye Ten conference opponent on Friday night. The Trojans were tied at 29-29 midway through the second quarter and used a 9-2 run towards the end of the second quarter to take a 7-point led into the half. Atlantic clamped St. Albert down defensively and closed the game winning both quarters by at least 14.

It was a solid team effort for Atlantic with three players finishing in double figures. Nolan Waters sparked the Trojans in the first half with 4 three pointers. Colton Rasmussen had another solid night contributing 30 points to always give Atlantic an offensive outlet. Gavin McLaren then had 18 of his 20 points in the second half to help secure the win. While Rasmussen’s 30 kept the Trojans calm, Waters offensive performance on the night impressed Head Coach Dalton Franken.

The Trojans improved to 5-10 on the season. Next up is a trip to Red Oak on Tuesday and it’s a game Coach Franken is prepared for.

St. Albert was led by 26 points from Nick Ballenger. The Saintes drop to 4-11 and will next take on AHSTW Tuesday.