Aberdeen, S.D. – Cole Bergan and Sam Masten led the Northern State University men's basketball team past Minot State in overtime Thursday evening. The Wolves battled back from a halftime deficit to secure their 18^th victory of the season.  
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 84, MINOT 78 (OT)
Records: NSU 18-11 (12-9 NSIC), MINOT 15-8 (9-8 NSIC)
Attendance: 2112
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Minot State led by eight mid-way through the second half, however the Wolves rallied to send the game to overtime
• The Wolves went on a 30-22 run to close out regulation and out-scored the Beavers 10-4 in the overtime period to seal the victory
• Northern shot 47.7% from the floor, 34.6% from the 3-point line, and 68.4% from the foul line in the game
• They tallied 29 rebounds, 17 assists, nine made 3-pointers, seven steals, and four blocks
• NSU scored 36 points in the paint and 20 points off 17 turnovers in a game that saw 20 lead changes
• Four of the Wolves starting five scored in double figures led by Masten and Bergan with 25 points apiece
• The pair accounted for 23 of the team's points in the final minutes of regulation
• With the win, Northern moves to third in the NSIC North Division standings with one game remaining in the regular season

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Sam Masten: 25 points, 58.8 FG%, 5 rebounds, 5 assists
• Cole Bergan: 25 points (career high), 50.0 FG%, 6 rebounds, 2 assists
• Jordan Belka: 14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals
• Jacksen Moni: 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks

 
UP NEXT
Northern travels to UMary on Saturday for the final contest of the regular season. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. versus the Marauders.