The Austin boys basketball didn’t have any trouble in Albert Lea as it beat the Tigers (1-23 overall, 1-21 Big Nine) 88-58 on the road Tuesday.

Both Gach had 21 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals for the Packers (19-5 overall, 17-4 Big Nine). Austin forced 24 turnovers in the win.

The Packers have one conference game remaining at Owatonna Friday and they are a lock to finish in third place in the Big Nine behind JM and Red Wing.

Austin scoring: Both, 21 Gach; Duoth Gach, 11; Tate Hebrink, 10; Oman Oman, 8; Zach Coffey, 8; Mark Manyuon, 8; Jace Murray, 6; Kyle Oberbroeckling, 4; Elijah Andersen, 4; Pat Hagan, 2; Trent Brown, 2; Jesse Synoground, 2; Jany Gash, 2; field goals: 54 percent (36-for-64); three-pointers: 42 percent (8-for-19); free throws: 83 percent (10-for-12)