The Austin Packers went to Rochester to face the Mayo Spartans Friday night and came away with a 64-39 win in Big Nine Conference play.
The Packers, hindered by injuries to starting guards Zach Wessels and Bret Lukes, led just 25-19 at halftime, but went on a 39-12 run to put the game away. Joe Aase had 24 of his game-high 34 points in the second half. Lukes added 13, Ajuda Nywesh 7, Tom Aase 6 and Collin Weisert and Wessels 2 each.
See the Rochester Post-Bulletin and Austin Daily Herald stories.
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The Packers, ranked #2 in Minnesota’s Class AAA, now own the longest active winning streak in the state. They return to action next Friday night at Mankato West.