Sioux Falls, S.D. – The Northern State University men's basketball team fell to Augustana University 67-50 on Saturday, dropping to 10-8 on the year. The two teams were tied at the half; however the Vikings took control of the game in the final 20 minutes.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 50, AU 67
Records: NSU 10-8 (4-6 NSIC), AU 12-2 (6-2 NSIC)
Attendance: 1868
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Northern struggled with efficiency in the game, shooting 38.0% from the floor, 31.8% from the 3-point line, and 71.4% from the foul line
• They tallied 18 points in the paint, 15 points off turnovers, and just nine points off the bench
• The Vikings out-rebounded the Wolves 40-29 and notched 16 offensive boards, leading to 16 second chance points
• The Wolves recorded eight assists, seven made 3-pointers, and five steals in the game
• Three players from both teams scored in double figures

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Augustin Reede: 11 points, 66.7 FG%
• Jordan Belka: 10 points, 8 rebounds
• Jacksen Moni: 10 points, 3 rebounds
• Kailleb Walton-Blanden: 9 points, 50.0 FG%, 4 rebounds

 
UP NEXT
Northern State returns to Wachs Arena next Friday and Saturday versus Southwest Minnesota State and Sioux Falls. The Wolves will tip-off against the Mustangs at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and the Cougars at 4 p.m. on Saturday.