Aberdeen, S.D. - The Northern State men drilled 14 3-pointers in a big 83-47 win over cross-town opponent Presentation Saturday evening to close out the Dacotah Bank Classic at Wachs Arena. Despite losing two players to illness and a third to injury, the Wolves led from the opening tip en route to their sixth win of the season.

QUICK HITS

• Final score: Northern State 83, Presentation 47
• Records: Northern State 6-3; Presentation 0-4
• Attendance: 1571

HOW IT HAPPENED

• True freshman Trey Longstreet came off the bench to log nearly 30 minutes of action at the point guard position for the Wolves and guided Northern to an efficient 27-of-54 shooting effort in Saturday's win. Longstreet had seven points, three rebounds, six assists and a steal against just two turnovers in the win. Nearly all of those totals marked season and career-bests for the freshman.
• Jacksen Moni also gave the Wolves a top effort offensively, drilling 5-of-7 3-pointers on his way to a career-high 27 points and 10 rebounds.
• As a team, Northern tallied 20 assists and nine steals while turning the ball over just 12 times. The Wolves never trailed in the game, pulling steadily away. A 17-point run late in the second half helped fuel the decisive victory.

STATISTICAL LEADERS

• Jackson Moni: 27 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 assist, 9-for-12 shooting
• Jordan Belka 18 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals
• Cole Bergan: 13 points, 7 assists
• Trey Longstreet, 7 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, 3-for-4 shooting

UP NEXT
Satuday's win wrapped up non-conference play for the Wolves, who now turn their attention to NSIC play beginning Thursday at Minot Sate. Northern will host U-Mary Saturday at Wachs Arena.