Bismarck, N.D. – The No. 2 Northern State University men's basketball team extended their school record win streak on Saturday evening, defeating the University of Mary by 11 points. The Wolves battled through some foul trouble in the contest, but ultimately came out on top.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 70, MARY 59
Records: NSU 12-0 (10-0 NSIC), MARY 4-8 (4-6 NSIC)
Attendance: 250
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The first half with a back and forth battle with neither team taking a lead larger than seven points
- Northern entered the locker room with a 2-point lead and came out with a new defensive presence in the second
- NSU held the Marauders to 32.1% from the floor and 22.2% from the foul line in the second, giving up just 26 points
- UMary did edge out the Wolves by one in rebounds, however Northern forced more turnovers resulting in nine points
- The Wolves shot 53.8% from the floor, 43.8% from the 3-point line, and 46.7% from the foul line in the win
- They added 32 points in the paint, seven points off the bench, and six second chance and fast break points
- In addition, NSU knocked down seven 3-pointers and recorded 17 assists, 11 steals, and five blocks
- Three Wolves scored in double figures and four of the starting five tallied 3-plus assists, 4-plus rebounds, and at least one steal
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Mason Stark: 24 points, 60.0 FG%, 4 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 assists
- Andrew Kallman: 12 points, 80.0 FG%, 8 rebounds, 5 assists
- Tommy Chatman: 12 points, 54.5 FG%, 4 rebounds
- Jordan Belka: 6 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals
UP NEXT
The Wolves will close out the regular season at home the next two weekends versus Minot State and MSU Moorhead. Northern will tip-off with the Beavers at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 12 and at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Live video, stat, and audio links are available on the men's basketball schedule on nsuwolves.com.
