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Crookston, Minn. – The Northern State University men's basketball team fell to Minnesota Crookston Saturday afternoon on the road. The Golden Eagles out-scored the Wolves in each half, despite Northern recording a game high 46 points in the paint.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 67, UMC 71
Records: NSU 5-7 (3-3 NSIC), UMC 4-7 (1-5 NSIC)
Attendance: 98
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Wolves preseason woes resurfaced, hitting just 1-of-22 from beyond the arc
• Northern shot 45.5% from the floor and 75.0% from the foul line, however the 4.5% from beyond the arc led to their demise
• NSU scored 30 points in the first and 34 in the second, notching nine second chance points, six points off turnovers, and two points off the bench
• They forced a game high eight turnovers and racked up 33 rebounds, 11 assists, four steals, and three blocks
• Josh Dilling led three Wolves in double figures with 23 points, knocking down 11-of-16 from the floor

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Josh Dilling: 23 points, 68.8 field goal%, 6 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 steals
• Jacksen Moni: 21 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists
• Andrew Bergan: 12 points, 50.0 field goal%, 7 rebounds, 2 assists

 
UP NEXT
The Wolves will remain on the road when they return for competition in 2024. Northern is set to face Minnesota State and Winona State on January 5 and 6. Tip-off times are set for 5:30 p.m. on Friday against the Mavericks and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday versus the Warriors.