NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves enter the weekend with a 6-2 record overall and 2-0 mark in the Northern Sun
• NSU is shooting 42.0% from the floor, 31.1% from the 3-point line, and 72.0% from the foul line this season
• They are averaging 63.6 points, 39.4 rebounds, 13.6 assists, 13.3 turnovers, 5.4 steals, and 3.3 blocks per game; out-scoring and out-rebounding their opponents by 4.5 points and 6.4 boards per contest
• The Wolves defense is holding their opponents under 40.0% from field goal range and under 30.0% from beyond the arc
• Madelyn Bragg leads the team averaging 20.0 points and 7.3 rebounds per contest, shooting 61.8% from the floor
• Rianna Fillipi manages the floor with a team leading 36 assists and adds 10.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest
• Alayna Benike is the leader from the 3-point line with 16 made this season, shooting 39.0% from beyond the arc
• Decontee Smith leads the Wolves off the bench averaging 5.3 points and 5.6 rebounds

ST. CLOUD STATE STORYLINES

• The Huskies enter the weekend with a 5-1 record overall and 2-0 mark in the NSIC
• St. Cloud State is shooting 43.9% from the floor, 42.0% from the 3-point line, and 62.4% from the foul line this season
• They are averaging 71.5 points, 37.5 rebounds, 17.7 assists, 13.0 turnovers, 9.8 steals, and 6.3 blocks per game; out-scoring and out-rebounding their opponents by 14.5 points and 2.8 boards
• Jada Eggebrecht leads the team averaging 13.7 points per game, shooting 48.5% from the floor and 45.0% from beyond the arc
• Jasmine Litt follows adding 10.3 points per game, while Ashley Sawicki leads the team on the glass averaging 7.8 rebounds per contest
• SCSU is led by head coach Lori Fish in her 16th season at the helm

LAST MATCH-UP

• The Wolves split with the Huskies in 2022-23, falling 74-53 in the road and winning 59-50 at home
• Northern is 16-15 all-time versus St. Cloud State

BEMIDJI STATE STORYLINES

• Bemidji State enters the weekend with a 2-3 record overall and 0-2 mark in the NSIC
• The Beavers are shooting 39.4% from the floor, 29.0% from the 3-point line, and 60.2% from the foul line this season
• They are averaging 64.0 points, 38.0 rebounds, 14.4 assists, 16.0 turnovers, 8.2 steals, and 4.2 blocks per game
• Alyssa Hill leads the offense averaging 16.2 points per game and is second in rebounds averaging 5.0 per game
• Hill is also shooting a team leading 55.0% from the floor
• Sam Pogatchnik and Amme Sheforgen led the team on the glass averaging 5.2 rebounds per contest and combines for over 11 points per game
• Sydney White leads the team off the bench averaging 8.0 points and 4.0 rebounds per contest
• BSU is led by head coach Chelsea Stoltenberg in her ninth season

LAST MATCH-UP

• Northern swept Bemidji State in 2022-23 with game scores of 62-48 and 62-54
• The Wolves are 64-10 all-time against the Beavers

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.