Aberdeen, S.D. – The (RV) Northern State University men's basketball took care of business on Saturday afternoon, in their I Hate Winter win over Minnesota Duluth. The Wolves defeated the Bulldogs by 14 points, holding the lead on the scoreboard for a majority of the contest.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 89, UMD 75
Records: NSU 19-5 (15-3 NSIC), UMD 16-8 (12-6 NSIC)
Attendance: 3651
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern jumped out to a quick lead in the first, leading by as much as 12 through the opening ten minutes of regulation
- The Wolves recorded a game high 20 assists, nine made 3-pointers, six steals, and 38 points in the paint
- They added 34 rebounds, one less than their opponents, 11 points off turnovers, and 5 second chance points
- The NSU offense shot 50.0% from the floor, with all five starters shooting above 50.0% in the win
- In addition, the Wolves hit 16-of-17 from the foul line
- Sam Masten led four Wolves in double figures, notching 26 points, followed by Jacksen Moni and Jordan Belka with 17 apiece
- Josh Dilling rounded out the double figure scorers with 15 points, as well as a team high nine assists
- The victory is the 299th of head coach Saul Phillips career
- Northern is currently in first place in the NSIC and NSIC North Division
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Sam Masten: 26 points, 58.8 field goal%, 7 assists, 6 rebounds
- Jordan Belka: 17 points, 50.0 field goal%, 8 rebounds
- Jacksen Moni: 17 points, 70.0 field goal%, 4 rebounds
- Josh Dilling: 15 points, 55.6 field goal%, 9 assists, 6 rebounds
UP NEXT
Northern travels to Bemidji State and Minnesota Crookston next Friday and Saturday. Tip-off times are set for 5:30 p.m. on Friday against the Beavers and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday versus the Golden Eagles.
