Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University men's basketball team shot over 50.0% from the floor and the 3-point line in their 27-point victory over Wayne State on Saturday evening. The Wolves handed the NSIC South leaders their fourth league loss of the 2022-23 season.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 96, WSC 69
Records: NSU 12-3 (8-1 NSIC), WSC 11-5 (6-4 NSIC)
Attendance: 2614
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The palindrome score saw the Wolves tally 47 points in the first and 49 in the second
- NSU shot 56.9% from the floor, 53.3% from the 3-point line and 73.7% from the foul line
- They tallied a game high 20 assists, 16 made 3-pointers, 12 steals, and four blocks, adding 31 rebounds
- In addition, the Wolves tallied 30 points in the paint, 33 points off the bench, 20 points off turnovers, and ten second chance points
- Five Wolves scored in double figures in the win, led by Sam Masten with 25
- Josh Dilling notched a scoring high for his Northern State career with 21 points off the bench for NSU
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Sam Masten: 25 points, 69.2 field goal%, 10 assists, 4 steals, 4 rebounds
- Josh Dilling: 21 points, 77.8 field goal%, 4 rebounds, 3 assists
- Jordan Belka: 16 points, 66.7 field goal%, 5 rebounds, 2 steals
- Augustin Reede: 12 points, 2 assists
- Jacksen Moni: 10 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks
UP NEXT
Northern State will have a quick turnaround, traveling to MSU Moorhead on Tuesday. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. versus the Dragons. The Wolves remain on the road next Friday and Saturday at Sioux Falls and Southwest Minnesota State.
