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Northern State Tips Off with No. 7 MSU Moorhead in Midweek Action

11/29/2023 11:52:00 AM

Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University men’s basketball team returns to NSIC action on Thursday, hosting No. 7 MSU Moorhead from Wachs Arena. Tip-off time is set for 5:30 p.m. between the two teams.  

GAME & FAN INFORMATION

  • Live video, stat, and audio links are available above or on the full schedule on nsuwolves.com
  • Thursday is Jersey Night in Wachs Arena; wear your favorite jersey and enter our contest for a chance to win $100 to Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Purchase tickets for all home basketball contests HERE

 

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GAME NOTES

NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

  • The Wolves continue NSIC play after a 3-win week moving their overall record to 3-4 in 2023-24
  • Northern is shooting 46.6% from the floor, 32.8% from the 3-point line, and 71.3% from the foul line this season
  • They are averaging 78.6 points, 35.0 rebounds, 14.1 assists, 8.6 turnovers, 4.7 steals, and 2.7 blocks per game
  • Josh Dilling and Jacksen Moni lead the team averaging 18.7 and 18.4 points per game respectively
  • Moni is pulling down a team high 6.0 rebounds per contest, while Dilling leads the team shooting 56.3% from the floor
  • The duo also leads the team with 30 and 22 assists on the year, followed by Trey Longstreet with 13
  • Northern has continued to improve their 3-point shooting with Dilling (20), Augustin Reede (15), and Moni (14) each recording double figure threes
  • Michael Nhial and Longstreet round out the starting five, averaging just over seven points per contest
  • Isaiah Hagen has become a spark off the bench for NSU, averaging 5.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per contest in four games played

 

#7 MSU MOORHEAD STORYLINES

  • The Dragons enter the week with a 6-0 record overall and will face the Wolves in their first NSIC match-up of 2023-24
  • MSUM is shooting 44.9% from the floor, 36.6% from the 3-point line, and 72.2% from the foul line
  • They are averaging 83.5 points, 36.2 rebounds, 9.0 assists, 8.5 turnovers, 5.3 steals, and 2.5 blocks per game; out-scoring and out-rebounding their opponents by 8.0 points and 1.5 boards per contest
  • Jacob Beeninga leads four averaging double figures, notching 24.0 points per contest with a team high 15 assists
  • Dane Zimmer follows averaging 13.0 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor, and leads the team averaging 9.7 rebounds per game
  • Ja’Kair Sanchez leads the team off the bench adding 11.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game
  • MSUM is led by head coach Tim Bergstraser in his second season

 

LAST MATCH-UP

  • The Wolves swept the Dragons in 2022-23 with game scores of 84-75 and 72-71
  • Northern is 74-41 all-time against MSU Moorhead and 8-3 under Phillips

 

 

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.