Duluth, Minn. – The Northern State University men's basketball team fell to No. 7 Minnesota Duluth on Saturday evening. The Bulldogs sealed their North Division Championship on Friday evening and earned their 21^st win of the season versus the Wolves.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 75, UMD 88
Records: NSU 15-11 (9-9 NSIC), UMD 21-2 (14-2 NSIC)
Attendance: 700
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Northern battled through the contest, chipping away at the Duluth lead, however the Wolves were unable to tie things or gain the lead themselves
• NSU tallied 32 points in the first and out-scored UMD 43-42 in the second
• The Wolves shot 43.9% from the floor, 31.8% from the 3-point line, and 81.8% from the foul line in the game
• They recorded 30 rebounds, 11 assists, seven made 3-pointers, four steals, and two blocks
• In addition, Northern recorded 34 points in the paint, a game high 17 second chance points, 13 points off the bench, and ten points off turnovers
• Four Wolves scored in double figures, however Northern was unable to keep the Bulldog offense at bay which shot 57.9% from the floor and 47.4% from beyond the arc in the game

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Augustin Reede: 16 points, 57.1 FG%, 3 rebounds
• Sam Masten: 16 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
• Cole Bergan: 12 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds
• Jordan Belka: 10 points, 50.0 FG%, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
• Jacksen Moni: 8 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist

 
UP NEXT
Northern State returns to the confines of Wachs Arena next Friday and Saturday versus Bemidji State and Minnesota Crookston. Tip-off times are set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 6 p.m. on Saturday.