Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University men's basketball team bounced back Friday evening, defeating Minnesota Crookston, 81-62, from Wachs Arena. The Wolves tallied 19 points off 21 offensive boards in the 19-point victory.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 81, UMC 62
Records: NSU 7-3 (3-1 NSIC), UMC 1-9 (0-4 NSIC)
Attendance: 2534
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern led 34-27 at the half and ran away with the game in the second, scoring 47 total points and shooting 46.3% from the floor
- The Wolves tallied a game high 51 rebounds, 17 assists, nine blocks, nine made 3-pointers, and six steals in the win
- They scored 38 points in the paint, 19 second chance points, 18 points off the bench, 15 points off 13 turnovers, and eight fast break points
- In total the Wolves shot 37.7% from the floor, 28.1% from the 3-point line, and 70.0% from the foul line, but took care of the ball when needed, giving up a season low four turnovers
- Jackson Moni led four Wolves in double figures, notching 23 points, as well as a team leading four blocks
- Jordan Belka pulled down a team leading ten rebounds, as five Wolves tallied six rebounds or more in the win
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Jackson Moni: 23 points, 56.3 field goal%, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 steals
- Sam Masten: 17 points, 53.9 field goal%, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
- Michael Nhial: 11 points, 50.0 field goal%, 6 rebounds
- Josh Dilling: 11 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals
UP NEXT
The Wolves are back in action tomorrow from Wachs Arena hosting Bemidji State. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. against the Beavers.
