Bismarck, N.D. – The Northern State University men's basketball team capped off the regular season on Saturday with an 8-point, road victory over the University of Mary. The Wolves head into the NSIC/Sanford Health Basketball Tournament with a 19-11 record on the year.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 78, MARY 70
Records: NSU 19-11 (13-9 NSIC), MARY 10-16 (9-12 NSIC)
Attendance: 1021
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Northern led 35-25 at the half and tallied 43 points in the second to seal the victory
• The game saw three tie scores and seven lead changes with each team shooting above 40.0% from the floor
• The Wolves shot 49.1% from the floor, 51.7% from the 3-point line, and 75.0% from the foul line
• They recorded 24 points in the paint, 11 points off the bench from Kailleb Walton-Blanden, ten fast break points, and eight points off turnovers
• NSU was out-rebounded 33-to-35 in the win, however recorded a game high 22 assists and 15 made 3-pointers
• In addition, the Wolves added three blocks and two steals
• Four Wolves scored in double figures, led by Augustin Reede who connected all 24 of his points from beyond the arc
• Sam Masten dished out a career high ten assists, while four of the starting five record five rebounds or more

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Augustin Reede: 24 points, 66.7 3-Pt FG% (8-12), 3 assists
• Jacksen Moni: 16 points, 54.5 FG%, 6 rebounds
• Sam Masten: 11 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds
• Kailleb Walton-Blanden: 11 points, 55.6 FG%, 3 rebounds

 
UP NEXT
Northern will return to action in the NSIC/Sanford Health Basketball Tournament. Full tournament details including opening round opponents and location will be released later this evening, following the conclusion of the full league slate.