NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• Northern continues NSIC action with a 5-2 record overall and 1-0 mark in the Northern Sun
• The Wolves are averaging 64.1 points, 38.0 rebounds, 13.4 assists, 14.7 turnovers, 5.9 steals, and 3.1 blocks per game; they are out-scoring and out-rebounding their opponents by 2.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest
• NSU is shooting 42.9% from the floor, 33.1% from the 3-point line, and 71.3% from the foul line
• They are holding their opponents to shooting percentages of 36.4 from the floor and 28.4 from beyond the arc
• Madelyn Bragg leads the team averaging 19.7 points and 7.3 rebounds per contest, shooting 62.8% from the floor
• Rianna Fillipi follows averaging 11.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per contest
• Decontee Smith leads NSU off the bench averaging 5.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, shooting over 40.0% from the floor and the 3-point line

MSU MOORHEAD STORYLINES

• MSU Moorhead enters the week with an 0-5 record overall, opening their league slate against NSU
• The Dragons are averaging 60.6 points, 36.6 rebounds, 11.6 assists, 15.8 turnovers, 6.0 steals, and 2.0 blocks per game
• MSUM is shooting 37.1% from the floor, 32.6% from the 3-point line, and 75.9% from the foul line
• Natalie Jens leads the team averaging 13.2 points per fame with a team high 23 assists
• Terryn Johnson is second on the team averaging 10.2 points per game and leads Moorhead averaging 7.4 rebounds per contest
• Maya Metcalf is nearly in double figures, shooting a team leading 44.1% from the floor, averaging 9.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per contest
• The Dragons are led by head coach Karla Nelson in her 24th season at the helm

LAST MATCH-UP

• Northern went 1-1 against MSU Moorhead in 2022-23 with a 59-58 win at home and 60-53 loss on the road
• The Wolves are 45-33 all-time versus the Dragons

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.