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Fan Primer: SCB Champions Classic on The Horizon for Northern State Men

11/16/2022 9:03:00 AM

Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University and the men’s basketball team are set to host the SCB Champions Classic this Friday and Saturday, November 18-19, from Wachs Arena. The classic features 12 teams from the NCAA Division III, NAIA, and NCAA Division II levels with 12 games played each day. For full information on the Champions Classic, visit the homepage HERE. Game day live links and information is listed below. 

  GAME NOTES  

  LIVE STATS  

  LIVE VIDEO  

LISTEN LIVE

  TICKETS  

Game Specific Promotions

  • Full season promotions will kick-off in a few weeks, following preseason tournament action

 

Entrances to the Facility & Gate Opening Times

Fans will be able to enter the Barnett Center through both the north and south doors. Access to the south entrance is available through both Dakota Bank Stadium entrances off South State Street and 15th Ave SE. Ticket gates will be located at both the north and south doors of the Barnett Center, and will open one hour prior to tip-off for all general admission and same day ticket sales. Gates will open one hour prior to tip-off each game day. 

 

Online Ticketing

Wolves Club season tickets and general admission passes can be purchased online at nsuwolves.universitytickets.com or at the gate on game day. The fully automated system allows fans to select their seat for game day with tickets sent directly to your email or mobile device. Pricing for season and single game tickets is available at nsuwolves.com/tickets. Senior and youth tickets are only available for purchase at the gate on game days. All game day ticket sales will be available at both the North and South entrances of the Barnett Center. The Northern State passbook will be located at the north doors of the Barnett Center, individuals must sign in via the far right line at the ticket gate. There is no re-entry into the facility.

For premium or season ticket information and options, please contact Steven McKee at steven.a.mckee@northern.edu. 

Current Northern State University students will receive one free ticket to all home sporting events throughout the 2022-23 academic. Information on how to claim student tickets will be distributed via email. 

 

Parking

The first three rows of parking in the Barnett Center main lot will be reserved for Wolves Club members with an annual parking pass, with free parking for all fans available in the following rows to the North.

 

Concessions and Team Store

The Northern State concession stands are operated by Sodexo and offer a wide range of options for fans of all ages. Enjoy an ice-cold Coca-Cola product, bite into a soft pretzel with cheese, a world famous Wolf dog, or walking taco. Don’t forget to grab a freshly made popcorn or batch of Wisconsin cheese curds from one of the concession stands near you at all home Wolves athletic events. In addition, Sodexo supports local non-profits through a variety of opportunities. Contact NSU Dining Services at 605-626-2928 to learn more. 

The NSU Nike Team Store will be open in its main Barnett Center location on game day, opening one hour prior to tip-off.

(RV) NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

  • Northern State enters the weekend going 1-1 versus #1 Northwest and Missouri Western State
  • NSU is receiving votes in the NABC Top-25 Poll
  • The Wolves are averaging 73.0 points, 27.5 rebounds, 17.0 assists, 11.0 turnovers, 7.0 steals, and 3.0 blocks per game
  • They are shooting 45.0% from the floor, 37.7% from the 3-point line, and 78.1% from the foul line thus far
  • Sam Masten leads the team averaging 22.5 points, 6.0 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game; shooting at a 63.6% clip
  • Josh Dilling leads the team off the bench averaging 12.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per contest
  • Jordan Belka is the final Wolf averaging double figures, notching 11.0 points per game, as well as 5.0 rebounds per game
  • Augustin Reede hit a team leading six from beyond the arc last weekend; he averages just shy of ten points per contest

 

(RV) FERRIS STATE STORYLINES

  • Ferris State enters the weekend with an 0-2 record thus far
  • The Bulldogs are averaging 67.0 points, 38.0 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 23.0 turnovers, 5.0 steals, and 4.0 blocks per game
  • They are shooting 45.6% from the floor, 41.2% from the 3-point line, and 61.9% from the foul line this season
  • Ben Davidson leads the team averaging 13.0 points per game, shooting 60.0% from the floor
  • Davidson is also dishing out a team leading 3.0 assists per contest
  • Vejas Grazulis leads the team on the glass, notching 8.5 rebounds per game, and is scoring 9.5 points per game
  • Solomon Oraegbu and Dolapo Olayinka are also averaging double figures, notching 11.0 and 10.5 points per game
  • The Bulldogs are led by head coach Andy Bronkema in his tenth season

 

LAST MATCH-UP

  • Northern is 0-2 all-time against Ferris State falling at home in 1975-76 and in the 2018 National Championship game

 

(RV) POINT LOMA NAZARENE STORYLINES

  • Point Loma enters the weekend with a 3-0 record overall
  • The Sea Lions are averaging 70.0 points, 30.3 rebounds, 11.0 assists, 13.3 turnovers, 8.3 steals, and 3.0 blocks per game
  • They are shooting 41.5% from the floor, 30.8% from the 3-point line, and 87.7% from the foul line this season
  • Kaden Anderson leads the team averaging 24.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game
  • Brian Goracke is shooting a team best 61.9% from the floor and is second on the team notching 12.7 points per contest
  • Luke Haupt is serving up the offense with 12 total assists this season, he is also averaging 7.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game
  • The Sea Lions are led by head coach Matt Logie in his fourth season

 

LAST MATCH-UP

  • Saturday will be the first meeting between the Wolves and Sea Lions