NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves return to Wachs Arena with a 3-5 record overall and 1-1 mark in the Northern Sun
• NSU is averaging 78.3 points, 35.6 rebounds, 13.6 assists, 9.0 turnovers, 4.8 steals, and 2.8 blocks per game; out-scoring their opponents by 5.5 points per contest
• They are shooting 45.8% from the floor, 33.3% from beyond the arc, and 71.6% from the free throw line
• Jacksen Moni and Josh Dilling lead the team averaging 19.1 and 19.0 points per game respectively
• Moni is adding a team leading 6.1 rebounds per contest as well as 24 season assists
• Dilling leads the Wolves with 33 assists and is shooting 55.2% from the floor and 52.4% from the 3-point line
• Isaiah Hagen and Andrew Bergan are the sparks off the bench for NSU averaging 4.8 and 4.4 points per game respectively and a combined 6.8 rebounds per contest
• Augustin Reede, Michael Nhial, and Trey Longstreet round out the starting five adding 9.6, 7.9, and 6.5 points per game apiece

ST. CLOUD STATE STORYLINES

• SCSU enters the weekend with a 4-2 record overall and 1-1 mark in the NSIC
• The Huskies are shooting 40.6% from the floor, 32.2% from the 3-point line, and 69.2% from the foul line this season
• They are averaging 68.8 points, 39.7 rebounds, 10.7 assists, 12.7 turnovers, 4.8 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game
• Anish Ramlall leads three in double figures averaging 13.0 points per game, followed by Lucas Morgan and Luke Taylor notching 11.8 and 10.5
• Morgan leads the Huskies averaging 7.5 rebounds per contest and his shooting a team best 49.0% from the floor
• Joe Mutimer leads the team with 21 assists in 2023-24 and is adding 5.7 points and 3.0 rebounds per game
• The Huskies are led by head coach Quincy Henderson in his second season

LAST MATCH-UP

• The Wolves swept the Huskies in 2022-23 with scores of 83-65 and 79-61
• Northern is 24-30 all-time against St. Cloud State 

BEMIDJI STATE STORYLINES

• The Beavers hold a 6-2 record overall and 2-0 mark in the NSIC
• BSU is shooting 46.6% from the floor, 31.2% from the 3-point line, and 60.0% from the free throw line this season
• They are averaging 81.8 points, 45.4 rebounds, 16.3 assists, 10.4 turnovers, 6.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game; out-scoring and out-rebounding their opponents by 20.2 points and 14.4 boards
• John Sutherland leads two averaging double figures, notching 21.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game with a 62.8 field goal percentage
• Dalton Albrecht is averaging a double-double, notching 16.1 points and 11.9 rebounds per contest
• Daxton Dayley leads the team off the bench adding 7.0 points and 2.9 rebounds per game
• Bemidji State is led by head coach Mike Boschee in his 12th season

LAST MATCH-UP

• The Wolves tallied 85-63 and 89-67 wins over the Beavers in 2022-23
• Northern is 74-26 all-time against Bemidji StateNorthern 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.