DUBUQUE - Linn-Mar's defense limited Dubuque Hempstead to 12 points in the second half and the Lions pulled out a 46-36 win Tuesday night in Mississippi Valley Conference boys basketball.

Jordan Bohannon's 10 points led Linn-Mar (12-8, 11-4). The Lions sewed up second place in the MVC Valley Division with their 10th win in their last 12 games.

Josh Dolson scored 17 points for Hempstead (3-17, 3-12).

Linn-Mar closes out the regular season Thursday at home against No.1 Iowa City West.

LINN-MAR (46): Nic Uhlir 2 4-4 9, Matt Lassen 2 0-1 4, Jordan Bohannon 5 0-0 10, Jon Schlotterback 2 0-0 4, Jimmy Roth 2 4-8 9, Lane Halupnik 1 0-0 2, Matt Meier 1 0-0 2, Derik Gogg 2 2-5 6, Ryan Schmidt 0 0-0 0. Totals 17 10-18 46.

HEMPSTEAD (36): Thurman 1 2-2 4, Wilson 0 1-2 1, Weber 3 4-6 10, Klein 0 0-0 0, Carter 1 0-0 2, Dolson 6 2-2 17, Francis 0 0-0 0, Arnold 0 0-0 0, Link 1 0-0 2, Putchio 0 0-0 0. Totals 12 9-12 36.

Halftime - Linn-Mar 24, Hempstead 24. 3-point goals - Linn-Mar 2 (Uhlir, Roth), Hempstead 3 (Dolson 3).