Central College made a spirited second-half run but St. Norbert College hung on for a 76-68 men’s basketball decision Friday night.

Competing in the Nicholas Investments Tip-Off Classic hosted by Carroll University, the young Dutch were down 37-26 at the half and 51-39 in the second half. But a 13-4 burst cut the lead to three. Then, with just 2:42 left, the Dutch pulled within 67-66 and were pressuring St. Norbert with the shot clock running down when the Green Knights hit a pivotal 3-point shot. Two Central turnovers and another St. Norbert three followed to put the game away.

The Dutch meet classic host Carroll today at 4 p.m.