Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University men's basketball team got back in the win column Friday evening, recording a 23-point victory over Bemidji State. The Wolves scored 53 points in the first half, shooting nearly 50.0% from the floor.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 83, BSU 60
Records: NSU 16-11 (10-9 NSIC), BSU 7-15 (4-14 NSIC)
Attendance: 2779
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State out-played Bemidji State in the game, holding a lead for a majority of the minutes played
- The Wolves shot 49.2% from the floor, 42.9% from beyond the arc, and 91.7% from the foul line in the win
- NSU tallied 32 points in the paint, 28 points off the bench, 20 points off turnovers, and 13 second chance points
- They notched 12 made 3-pointers, 27 rebounds, a season high 24 assists, ten steals, and two blocks
- Three Wolves scored in double figures in the game, where 14 saw the floor
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Jordan Belka: 20 points, 58.3 FG%, 6 rebounds
- Sam Masten: 16 points, 63.6 FG%, 6 assists, 5 rebounds
- Kailleb Walton-Blanden: 15 points, 54.5 FG%, 3 rebounds
- Kobe Busch: 9 points, 75.0 3-point FG%
- Jacksen Moni: 9 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists
UP NEXT
Northern State will face Minnesota Crookston from Wachs Arena tomorrow evening. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. versus the Golden Eagles.