NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves head into the weekend with a 6-8 record overall and 4-4 mark in the Northern Sun
• NSU is averaging 76.6 points, 34.4 rebounds, 13.3 assists, 9.4 turnovers, 4.9 steals, and 3.1 blocks per game
• They are shooting 45.1% from the floor, 34.6% from the 3-point line, and 74.0% from the foul line
• Josh Dilling and Jacksen Moni lead the Wolves offense averaging 20.4 and 20.0 points per game respectively
• Dilling is shooting a team leading 57.8% from the floor and 54.3% from the 3-point line and has dished out a team high 60 assists on the year
• Moni is pulling down a team best 8.0 rebounds per contest and sits second on the team with 48 assists and third with 34 made 3-pointers
• Augustin Reede is the final Wolf in double figures averaging 10.2 points per game with 35 made from beyond the arc
• Dilling hit a milestone last weekend with the 1000 points of his career, in his second season with the Wolves the Oshkosh native has 602 total with NSU
• Andrew Bergan and Isaiah Hagen lead the team off the bench adding 4.9 and 3.7 points per game

WAYNE STATE STORYLINES

• Wayne State enters the weekend with a 9-7 record overall and 2-7 mark in the Northern Sun
• The Wildcats are shooting 46.4% from the floor, 35.3% from the 3-point line, and 76.7% from the foul line
• They are averaging 76.6 points, 34.8 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 10.5 turnovers, 7.6 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game
• Trey Deveaux leads three in double figures averaging 15.2 points per game, as well as 5.8 rebounds
• David Harmon and Alec Millender follow notching 12.0 and 11.3 points per game respectively
• Cody McCullough leads the team off the glass notching 7.9 rebounds per contest and adds 9.1 points per game and a team best 58.0 field goal percentage
• Wayne State is led by head coach Jeff Kaminsky in his eighth season

LAST MATCH-UP

• Northern State defeated Wayne State 96-69 in 2022-23
• The Wolves are 39-24 all-time against the Wildcats

AUGUSTANA STORYLINES

• Augustana holds an 8-7 record overall and 3-6 mark in the Northern Sun heading into the weekend
• The Vikings are averaging 78.1 points, 34.5 rebounds, 12.3 assists, 10.3 turnovers, 6.0 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game
• They are shooting 45.3% from the floor, 34.5% from the 3-point line, and 78.3% from the foul line
• Isaac Fink leads the AU offense averaging 18.3 points per game followed by Jadan Graves adding 15.1
• Fink is also pulling down a team leading 7.1 rebounds per contest and Graves has dished out a team high 54 assists
• Brady Helgren leads the team off the bench adding 5.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, and leads Augustana shooting 60.0% from the floor
• The Vikings are led by head coach Tom Billeter in his 21st season

LAST MATCH-UP

• The Wolves defeated the Vikings 86-64 last season
• Northern is 41-38 all-time against Augustana

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.