Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University men's basketball team upset the No. 13 Upper Iowa University on Friday evening by nine points. The Wolves shot 54.0% from the floor and hit nine 3-pointers in the win.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 90, UIU 81
Records: NSU 13-8 (7-6 NSIC), UIU 16-3 (10-3 NSIC)
Attendance: 3123
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• It was a high scoring affair as the Wolves notched 52 points in just the first half of play
• Northern finished the contest, shooting 54.0% from the floor, 39.1% from the 3-point line, and 86.7% from the foul line in the win
• NSU shot a game high 65.6% from the floor in the first half and 58.3% from the 3-point line
• The game saw seven lead changes and five tied scores, with the Wolves only holding a double figure lead through the middle minutes of the second half
• Each team tallied 28 rebounds in the game, with the Wolves notching eight second chance points
• The Wolves added 40 points in the paint and ten points off turnovers, as well as 23 points off the bench led by Cole Bergan
• Four Wolves scored in double figures in the win, while the team combined for 17 assists, seven steals, and two blocks

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Jacksen Moni: 21 points, 77.8 FG%, 3 rebounds
• Sam Masten: 20 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals
• Jordan Belka: 18 points, 8 rebounds, 50.0 FG%, 3 assists
• Cole Bergan: 16 points, 7 rebounds, 70.0 FG%, 2 assists, 2 steals

 
UP NEXT
Northern State takes on Winona State tomorrow at 6 p.m. from Wachs Arena.