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Kory Burdick

Fan Primer: Men's Basketball Set for Thanksgiving Games in Aberdeen

11/23/2022 10:09:00 AM

Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University men’s basketball team hosts the Dacotah Bank Classic this Friday and Saturday from Wachs Arena. The Wolves will face Texas A&M – Kingsville at 7 p.m. on Friday and Presentation College at 6 p.m. on Saturday.  

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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 enters the weekend with a 3-2 record overall with wins over Missouri Western, Point Loma, and MSU Moorhead
  • The Wolves are shooting 48.9% from the floor, 36.5% from the 3-point line, and 77.8% from the foul line this season
  • They are averaging 75.8 points, 29.2 rebounds, 15.2 assists, 11.0 turnovers, 5.0 steals, and 2.6 blocks per game
  • Sam Masten leads the team averaging 19.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, shooting 55.0% from the floor
  • Masten also has dished out a team leading 29 assists averaging just under six a game
  • Jordan Belka and Jacksen Moni follow recording 14.6 and 13.0 points per game, with Belka sitting second on the team notching 6.2 boards and shooting 53.8% from the floor
  • Josh Dilling moved into a starting role and is adding 9.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this season

 

TEXAS A&M - KINGSVILLE STORYLINES

  • The Javelinas enter the weekend in Aberdeen with a 3-1 record overall this season
  • They are averaging 75.0 points, 37.8 rebounds, 9.5 assists, 11.3 turnovers, 11.0 stelas, and 3.0 blocks per game this season
  • Kingsville is shooting 41.0% from the floor, 25.3% from the 3-point line, and 70.5% from the foul line
  • C.J. Smith and Creighton Avery lead the starters averaging 15.0 and 10.0 points per game respectively
  • Kavon Booker and Will Chayer are grabbing a team leading 6.9 and 6.3 rebounds per contest
  • Isaiah Payne leads the team shooting 55.6% from the floor, while Sammy Brooks leads the team from beyond the arc shooting at a 40.0% clip; Payne is also second on the team averaging 13.3 points per game
  • TAMK is led by head coach Johnny Estelle in his ninth season at the helm

 

LAST MATCH-UP

  • This is the first meeting between the two programs

 

PRESENTATION COLLEGE STORYLINES

  • The Saints hold a 3-4 record heading into the Dacotah Bank Classic
  • PC is averaging 81.3 points, 31.7 rebounds, 13.3 assists, 11.3 turnovers, 6.4 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game
  • They are shooting 47.7% from the floor, 34.2% from the 3-point line, and 69.6% from the free throw line
  • Travez Nyx and DJ Bonds lead the team averaging 16.9 and 14.9 points per game respectively, both shooting over 60.0% from the floor in 2022-23
  • DJ Bonds and Bryant Jefferson are leading the team averaging 4.1 rebounds per game, while Travez Nyx is dishing out a team high 4.0 assists per contest
  • Presentation College is led by head coach Trevor Flemmer in his first season

 

LAST MATCH-UP

  • Northern is 7-0 against Presentation College since 2008