Box Score Mankato, Minn. – The Northern State University men's basketball team fell to Minnesota State on Saturday evening in Mankato, 75-68. The Wolves trailed for most of the game, shooting just 37.1% from the floor and 16.7% from the 3-point line.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 68, MSU 75
Records: NSU 14-10 (8-8 NSIC), MSU 12-6 (6-6 NSIC)
Attendance: 1172
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Northern tallied 28 points in the first half and out-scored Minnesota State in the second, 40-39, however it was not enough to overcome the deficit
• The Wolves were also out-rebounded in the contest 45-40, however did sit on top in offensive boards with 16
• NSU added a game high 14 assists, as well as six steals and six blocks
• Northern recorded 34 points in the paint, 14 points off the bench, ten second chance points, and five fast break points in the loss
• Four Wolves scored in double figures in the game, led by Jordan Belka with 15 points

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Jordan Belka: 15 points, 8 rebounds
• Augustin Reede: 13 points, 5 rebounds
• Sam Masten: 12 points, 2 assists
• Cole Bergan: 11 points, 7 assists, 3 rebounds

 
UP NEXT
Northern State continues their road trip next Friday and Saturday at St. Cloud State and Minnesota Duluth. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday in St. Cloud and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday in Duluth.