#21 NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves look to bounce back on their home court this weekend after loss to No. 1 Northwest Missouri State and Missouri Western
• Northern is averaging 59.5 points, 33.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 9.0 turnovers, 3.0 steals, and 2.5 blocks per game
• They are shooting 39.3% from the floor, 12.2% from the 3-point line, and 69.0% from the foul line
• Josh Dilling and Jacksen Moni lead the team averaging 19.5 and 16.0 points per game respectively
• Moni and Andrew Bergan are pulling down a team leading 5.5 rebounds per contest with 11 each this season
• Dilling is shooting a team best 51.9% from the floor and Moni leads the Wolves hitting 9-of-10 from the foul line
• NSU hit just 6-of-49 long range buckets last weekend and suffered 18 turnovers; both areas they will stress to clean-up in the home opening weekend

EMMANUEL UNIVERSITY STORYLINES

• Emmanuel enters the weekend with a 1-1 record overall with an opening weekend victory over Coker
• The Tigers are averaging 81.5 points, 38.5 rebounds, 11.0 assists, 16.0 turnovers, 7.0 steals, and 3.0 blocks per game
• They are shooting 45.5% from the floor, 37.8% from beyond the arc, and 79.6% from the foul line
• KJ Jones II leads three in double figures notching 23.0 points and a team second best 5.5 rebounds per game
• Chris Dees and Elisee Ehuie follow averaging 14.5 and 12.5 points per game respectively with Ehuie shooting a team leading 58.8% from the floor
• Tavarus Webb leads the team off the glass averaging 7.5 rebounds per contest and is one of three starters shooting 50.0% or better
• EU is led by head coach TJ Rosene in his 16th season 

LAST MATCH-UP

• Friday will be the first meeting between the two programs

UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY STORYLINES

• Upper Iowa returns to Aberdeen with a 1-1 record overall with a win over Michigan Tech
• The Peacocks are averaging 84.0 points, 33.0 rebounds, 11.5 assists, 9.0 turnovers, 5.5 steals, and 3.0 blocks per game thus far
• They are shooting 40.9% from the floor, 29.7% from the 3-point line, and 88.3% from the foul line
• UIU is led by graduate student Jake Hilmer who had a 69-point weekend to kick-off 2023-24; he is averaging 34.5 points and 3.5 assists per contest with a 48.8 field goal percentage and 96.3 foul line percentage
• Noah King and Nick Reid follow averaging 12.0 points apiece, while Reid leads the team averaging 7.0 rebounds
• Upper Iowa is led by head coach Brooks McKowen in his 11th season

LAST MATCH-UP

• Northern tallied an 86-81 victory over Upper Iowa on the road in 2022-23, the final conference match-up between the programs
• The Wolves are 18-5 all-time versus UIU and 2-1 in the Phillips-era

Entrances to the Facility & Gate Opening Times

While the Barnett Center has numerous entrances to the facility, fans should enter through the main north doors on game day as the primary ticket gate. Fans who chose to park along State Street have the ability to enter through the Dacotah Bank Stadium gates and south Barnett Center doors. The ticket gates, located in the Barnett Center lobby, will open one hour prior to tio-off for all general admission and same day ticket sales. Individuals included in the Northern State passbook must sign in at the north entrance ONLY via the far right line.  There is no re-entry into the facility.

Parking

Fans with Wolves Club parking passes are able to park in the first three blocked off rows of the Barnett Center Lot. Parking passes must be displayed for the gate attendants. The remainder of the lots is free to park for all fans. 

Concessions, NSU Team Store, Apex Events Alcohol Sales, and Programs

The Northern State concession stands are operated by Sodexo and offer a wide range of options for fans of all ages. Enjoy an ice-cold Coca-Cola product, bite into a soft pretzel with cheese, a world famous Wolf dog, or walking taco. Don’t forget to grab a freshly made popcorn or batch of Wisconsin cheese curds from one of the concession stands near you at all home Wolves athletic events. In addition, Sodexo supports local non-profits through a variety of opportunities. Contact NSU Dining Services at 605-626-2928 to learn more. New in 2023 Northern State students can use their Thunder Bucks at all Sodexo concessions stands. 

The NSU Nike Team Store will be open in its Barnett Center location one hours before tip-off for all Northern State home basketball games. 

Program sales will take place in the main Barnett Center hallway and in the arena. All game day program sales are cash only. Game day programs feature Northern State basketball history, game day information, opponent information, and a variety of promotions and coupons for Northern State fans. Programs for the SCB Champions Classic are produced and sold through Small College Basketball. 

Alcohol sales through APEX Events LLC will be available in the southeast corner of the Barnett Center for all fans. 

Online Ticketing

Wolves Club season tickets and general admission passes can be purchased online at nsuwolves.universitytickets.com or at the gate on game day. The fully automated system allows fans to select their seat for game day with tickets sent directly to your email or mobile device. Pricing for season and single game tickets is available at nsuwolves.com/tickets. Senior and youth tickets are only available for purchase at the gate on game days. All game day ticket sales will be available at wither entrance to the Barnett Center on game day.

For premium or season ticket information and options, please contact Steven McKee at steven.a.mckee@northern.edu. 

Current Northern State University students will receive one free ticket to all home sporting events throughout the 2023-24 academic. Information on how to claim student tickets was distributed via email.