Ryan Krome led the Mustangs as he scored 16-points, icing the game down the stretch with a perfect 6 of 6 from the free-throw line in the final two minutes. Scott Roehl added 13 for the second consecutive game, and Andy Bielke finished with 11.

A Jake Morrow three at the end of the first half, gave the Mavericks a 4-point lead at the half, at 32-28, but a 49 point second half, sparked the Mustangs on their way to the victory.

Krome hit two big shots one a 12-foot jumper to tie the game at 42, the second a spectacular reverse layup to tie the game at 44.

#7 Augustana 88

#6 Winona State 82

SMSU will face Augustana in tomorrow's Region Championship game, that will be played at the RA-Facility at 7 p.m. Coverage of the game is on 105.1 KARL Country, beginning at 6:30.

#6 Winona State 60

#3 Metro State 59

#7 Augustana 73

#2 St. Cloud State 72

#8 Northern State 47

#1 SMSU 69

#5 Ft. Lewis 61

#4 MSU Mankato 87