St. Norbert men, women sweep Lakeland

Green Knights set up key first-place battle against Aurora University

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The St. Norbert College men's and women's basketball teams both earned victories over Lakeland University in Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference games. The men's team jumped out to a big early lead and held off a late Lakeland rally to win 87-76, while the women's team dominated from the start in an 82-58 victory.

Why it matters

The wins set up important conference matchups for both St. Norbert teams. The men's team will face first-place Aurora University in a battle for the top spot in the NACC standings, while the women's team continues to build momentum in their conference title chase.

The details

In the men's game, St. Norbert sprinted out to a 21-3 lead and led by as many as 25 points before Lakeland made a late push. The Green Knights were led by strong performances from Cole Uhlenbrauck, Connor Pytleski, and Charlie Geske. On the women's side, St. Norbert jumped out to a 13-0 lead early and never looked back, with Olivia Conway hitting three early 3-pointers to spark the rout. Marnie Kahl and Rose Hahn also had big games for the Green Knights.

  • The men's game was played on February 12, 2026.
  • The women's game was also played on February 12, 2026.
  • The men's team will face Aurora University on February 14, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.

The players

Cole Uhlenbrauck

A player for the St. Norbert men's basketball team who had 15 points in the win over Lakeland.

Connor Pytleski

A player for the St. Norbert men's basketball team who had a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds.

Charlie Geske

A player for the St. Norbert men's basketball team who scored 13 points.

Olivia Conway

A player for the St. Norbert women's basketball team who scored a career-high 23 points, including three 3-pointers in the opening run.

Marnie Kahl

A player for the St. Norbert women's basketball team who scored 11 points.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The St. Norbert men's team will face first-place Aurora University on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 3:15 p.m. in a key conference matchup.

The takeaway

The St. Norbert basketball programs continue to demonstrate their excellence in the NACC, with both the men's and women's teams securing dominant wins over Lakeland. The men's team now sets its sights on a crucial first-place showdown against Aurora University, while the women's team keeps building momentum in their conference title chase.