The Austin boys basketball team was able to hold off a second half push by Winona (1-5 overall, 0-5 Big Nine) to win 79-66 on the road Friday.

Moses Issa poured in 21 points to lead the Packers (6-0 overall, 5-0 Big Nine) and Tate Hebrink added 11 points and nine assists.

“Moses had a big game for us,” Austin head coach Kris Fadness said. “It was his best offensive showing of the year, but we struggled a bit defensively. Winona’s always a tough place to play and they’ve got some skilled players.”

Austin 41  38  — 79

Winona 28  38  — 66

Austin scoring: Moses Issa, 21; Medi Obang, 17; Tate Hebrink 11; Duoth Gach, 10; Nyagoa Obany, 7; Dongrin Deng, 5; Logan Braaten, 4; LaHenry Gills, 3; Ngor Deng, 1; three-pointers: 29 percent (7-for-24); free throws: 58 percent (14-for-24)