Sioux Falls, S.D. – The Northern State University men's basketball team battled in the second half of Friday's NSIC contest at the University of Sioux Falls, however a 6-point first half deficit proved difficult to overcome. Neither team was very efficient shooting under 40.0% from the floor with just a combine eight made 3-pointers.   
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 68, USF 70
Records: NSU 13-4 (9-2 NSIC), USF 13-4 (8-3 NSIC)
Attendance: 855
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Despite poor shooting from both team is the game, Northern gave up just six turnovers and forced four
• The scoreboard saw 17 lead changes and 12 tie games through 40 minutes of action and starters from both teams going scoreless
• In total the Wolves shot 39.3% from the floor, 22.7% from the 3-poitn line, and 71.4% from the foul line, while the Cougars shot 39.4% from the floor, 25.0% from the 3-point line, and 68.2% from the foul line
• Sioux Falls out-rebounded Northern State 42-37 in the game and tallied 15 assists to the Wolves eight; a season low for NSU
• Northern recorded 36 points in the paint, eight second chance points, and nine points off turnovers
• Four Wolves scored in double figures led by Sam Masten with 25 points and six assists, as well as a team second best six rebounds

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Sam Masten: 25 points, 50.0 field goal%, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal
• Augustin Reede: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal
• Jacksen Moni: 13 points, 7 rebounds
• Jordan Belka: 10 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block

 
UP NEXT
The Wolves are back in action tomorrow for a 5:30 p.m. tip at Southwest Minnesota State University.