Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University men's basketball team battled back from a double digit deficit on Sunday evening, defeating MSU Moorhead in double overtime. The Wolves went on a 14-0 run in the final four minutes of regulation to force the deciding overtime periods.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 83, MSUM 80 (2 OT)
Records: NSU 10-6 (4-4 NSIC), MSUM 9-8 (4-4 NSIC)
Attendance: 2271
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Wolves tallied 28 points in the first and 40 in the second, sending the game to extras
• NSU added eight points in the first overtime frame and another seven in the second
• Northern shot 42.3% from the floor, 42.4% from the 3-point line, and 81.8% from the foul line in the win
• The Wolves out-rebounded the Dragons 40-35, scoring 14 second chance points
• They added a game high 17 assists, as well as four blocks and eight steals
• In total, NSU recorded 32 points in the paint, 17 points off turnovers, and 15 points off the bench in a game that saw five lead changes
• Jacksen Moni led three Wolves in double figures, shooting a team high 66.7% from the field, just one point shy of his career high

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Jacksen Moni: 26 points, 8 rebounds, 10-of-15, 2 steals, 2 blocks
• Sam Masten: 15 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists
• Jordan Belka: 13 points, 6 rebounds, 6-of-11, 1 block
• Kobe Busch: 9 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals

 
UP NEXT
Northern State travels to Wayne State and Augustana next Friday and Saturday. Game times are set for 5:30 p.m. on Friday versus the Wildcats and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday against the Vikings.