MBB vs. FSU
Kory Burdick

Fan Primer: MSU Moorhead Heads to Town for Mid-Week Basketball Action

11/21/2022 11:23:00 AM

Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University men’s basketball team opens league action this Tuesday against NSIC travel partner MSU Moorhead. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. following the women’s game versus Presentation College.   

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LISTEN LIVE

  TICKETS  

Game Specific Promotions

  • Full season promotions will kick-off December 1st

 

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 opens their NSIC slate with a 2-2 record overall after going 1-1 last weekend at the Small College Basketball Champions Classic
  • The Wolves are averaging 73.8 points, 27.5 rebounds, 15.3 assists, 12.0 turnovers, 5.8 steals, and 3.0 blocks per game this season through their first four contests
  • They are shooting 46.3% from the floor, 35.3% from beyond the arc, and 77.5% from the foul line
  • Sam Masten leads five Wolves averaging double figures this season, notching 20.8 points per game, as well as a team high 6.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists
  • Trey Longstreet is shooting a team best 63.6% from the floor, followed by Masten shooting at a 56.3% clip
  • Jordan Belka is averaging 12.3 points per game, while Augustin Reede, Josh Dilling, and Jacksen Moni are each notching ten-plus
  • Reede leads the team with 12 made 3-pointers, shooting 48.0% from beyond the arc

 

MSU MOORHEAD STORYLINES

  • The Dragons open NSIC play with a 3-1 record on the year
  • They are averaging 77.5 points, 42.0 rebounds, 14.5 assists, 11.5 turnovers, 4.3 steals, and 5.0 blocks per game this season
  • Moorhead is shooting 43.5% from the floor, 32.7% from the 3-point line, and 83.6% from the foul line
  • Lorenzo McGhee leads four in double figures, averaging 16.8 points per game
  • Dane Zimmer is pulling down a team leading 8.8 rebounds per game and shooting an MSUM best 58.8% from the floor
  • Gavin Baumgartner and Jacob Beeninga sit atop the team with 18 and 12 assists respectively; the pair is also averaging 12.3 and 14.0 points per game in 2022-23
  • MSUM is led by head coach Tim Bergstraser in his first season at the helm

 

LAST MATCH-UP

  • The Wolves went 1-1 versus the Dragons in 2021-22, falling 75-65 on the road and winning 83-80 from Wachs Arena
  • Jacksen Moni led the team in the win with 26 points and eight rebounds, while Sam Masten tallied 15 points, eight rebounds, and six assists
  • Northern is 30-20 all-time and 6-3 under the direction of Saul Phillips against MSU Moorhead