Austin's Steph Justice runs the Packers' offense from the point during a 65-55 win at Albert Lea. Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune.

Merideth Fritz of Austin shoots over Albert Lea's Lindsey Stewart during Tuesday's 65-55 win over the Tigers.

ALBERT LEA — Austin sophomore Alex Hansen poured in a career-high 18 points as the Packers beat Albert Lea (7-11 overall, 4-11 Big Nine) 65-55 in a girls basketball game on the road Thursday.

Austin (8-10 overall, 5-10 Big Nine) led by as many as 15 in the second half as it held AL guard Brynn Woodside to seven points.

“She’s one of the best point guards in the Big Nine and we did a good job on her,” Austin assistant coach Jeff Hovland said.

Steph Justice added 14 points for the Packers.

Austin 35 30 — 65

AL 31 24 — 55

Austin scoring: Alex Hansen, 18; Steph Justice, 14; Jenna Svoboda, 12; Merideth Fritz, 10; Mer Gach, 6; Jocelyn Sheehan, 4; Taylor Lady, 2