Crookston, Minn. – The No. 22 Northern State University men's basketball team locked in at least a share of the NSIC Overall and North Division Titles on Saturday afternoon, defeating Minnesota Crookston by 25 points.  
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 92, UMC 68
Records: NSU 21-5 (17-3 NSIC), UMC 2-24 (1-19 NSIC)
Attendance: 398
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The two teams scored nearly mirror images of each other in each half, as the Wolves notched 47 and 46 points to the Golden Eagles 35 and 33
• Northern shot 53.0% from the floor, 43.8% from the 3-point line, and 81.8% from the foul line, while Crookston shot 40.3% from the floor, 30.4% from the 3-point line, and 53.8% from the foul line
• The Wolves recorded a game high 39 rebounds, 16 assists, 14 made 3-pointers, six steals, and three blocks
• NSU scored 36 points in the paint, 21 points off turnovers, 21 points off the bench, and 15 second chance points
• Sam Masten led five in double figures with 25 points, hitting 9-of-11 from the floor, while Michael Nhial led the team off the bench with 12 points and seven rebounds

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Sam Masten: 25 points, 81.8 field goal%, 8 rebounds, 5 assists
• Jacksen Moni: 15 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 3 blocks, 3 steals
• Jordan Belka: 14 points, 60.0 field goal%, 6 rebounds
• Michael Nhial: 12 points, 57.1 field goal%, 7 rebounds
• Josh Dilling: 10 points, 57.1 field goal%, 3 rebounds

 
UP NEXT
Northern State closes out the regular season next week versus UMary and Minot State. The Wolves travel to Bismarck on Thursday for a 5:30 p.m. tip and face off against the Beavers at 4 p.m. on Saturday in Aberdeen.