NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves return to Wachs Arena with a 6-10 record overall and 4-6 mark in the NSIC
• Northern is averaging 75.4 points, 34.4 rebounds, 13.1 assists, 9.6 turnovers, 4.6 steals, and 3.2 blocks per game
• They are shooting 44.5% from the floor, 33.6% from the 3-point line, and 74.8% from the foul line this season
• Josh Dilling and Jacksen Moni are each averaging 20.1 points per game
• Dilling leads the team with 66 assists, is shooting a team best 57.7% from the floor and 51.9% from the 3-point line, and is averaging 4.6 rebounds per game
• Moni is second on the team with 57 assists, leads NSU averaging 8.1 rebounds per game, and is shooting 43.6% from the floor
• Augustin Reede follows averaging 9.9 points per game with 37 made 3-pointers
• Andrew Bergan has stepped into a starting role with the injury to Trey Longstreet and is adding 4.8 points and 3.0 rebounds per game
• Isaiah Hagen leads the team off the bench shooting 43.2% from with floor, notching 3.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game

CONCORDIA-ST. PAUL STORYLINES

• The Golden Bears enter the weekend with an 8-8 record overall and 3-7 mark in the Northern Sun
• CSP is shooting 45.1% from the floor, 35.1% from the 3-point line, and 74.3% from the foul line this season
• They are averaging 81.4 points, 36.3 rebounds, 13.5 assists, 12.4 turnovers, 4.7 steals, and 2.3 blocks per game
• Jordan Horn leads three in double figures notching 21.7 points per game
• Antwan Kimmons and Marcus Skeete follow adding 15.5 and 15.3 points per contest with Skeet pulling down a team leading 6.7 rebounds per game
• Japannah Kellog is shooting a team best 60.2% from the floor and his second on the team averaging 6.5 rebounds per game
• Kimmons has been out of the CSP line-up since mid-December, while Horn just returned last week
• The Golden Bears are led by head coach Matt Fletcher in his fourth season with the program

LAST MATCH-UP

• The Wolves defeated the Golden Bears 75-67 a season ago
• Northern is 34-7 all-time against Concordia-St. Paul

MINNESOTA DULUTH STORYLINES

• Minnesota Duluth enters the weekend with a 12-4 record overall and 7-3 NSIC record
• They are shooting 49.4% from the floor, 34.0% from the 3-point line, and 69.3% from the foul line
• The Bulldogs are averaging 81.4 points, 37.2 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 8.0 turnovers, 5.7 steals, and 3.7 blocks per game
• Drew Blair leads four of the five starters in double figures averaging 20.6 points per game
• Charlie Katona and Joshua Brown are adding 12.6 and 11.3 respectively, while Austin Andrews comes in at 10.0 points per contest
• Brown leads the team averaging 5.6 rebounds per game, while Andrews is shooting a team leading 62.2% from the floor
• The Bulldogs are led by head coach Justin Wieck in his fifth season

LAST MATCH-UP

• The Wolves and Bulldogs faced off three times a season ago with Northern notching 75-73 and 89-75 league victories and Duluth recording a 75-69 NSIC Tournament win
• Northern is 43-44 all-time against Minnesota Duluth

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.