New Ulm, MN - The Northland College Lumberjacks finished their weekend road trip with a spirited battle against the Martin Luther College Knights.  The Jacks were able to overcome an eight point first half deficit and pick up a 87-75 win.  With the win the Jacks improve to 5-16 and 4-6 in the UMAC while the Knights drop to 4-17 and 1-10 in the UMAC. 

The Jacks were dealt a serious blow with 7:55 to go when their leading scorer on the year, Jordan Brennan fouled out after a dubious foul on a drive from the Knights Ezra Blummer.  After two good free throws from Blummer, the Knights led 64-61.  The Jacks, led by Ryan Rawlings, responded with a 7-0 run to take a 68-64 lead.  The Knights battled back thanks to Jack Heichelbech as he tied the game at 68-68 with his 16th point of the evening with 4:12 left to play. 

The Jacks responded with a 9-0 run that was led by Rawlings and Kevon Powell to open up a 77-68 lead.  After the Knights cut the lead to six with 2:08 to play, Powell was able to euro-step past his defender and finish in the paint.  Powell was fouled on the play and he made the free throw to give the Jacks a 80-71 lead.  From there, the Jacks were able to make enough free throws to hold on for the 87-75 win.

Rawlings led the Jacks with 30 points.  Powell had a career high of 22 points. Harley Shear led the Jacks with 16 rebounds. 
 
The Jacks are in action next on Friday when they host Northwestern.