THE GAME AT A GLANCE

Monday, October 28 (7:30 p.m.) vs. Dickinson State [ex]
Location: Aberdeen Civic Arena
Head Coach: Derek Selvig
 

FAN INFORMATION & GAME COVERAGE

Live Stats: nsuwolves.com/sidearmstats/Mbball/summary  
Live Video: nsicnetwork.com/nsuwolves/
Radio Broadcast: Fox Sports Aberdeen [98.5 FM · 1420 AM] radio.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/KGIMAM
Tickets: nsuwolves.universitytickets.com/?cid=170
Fan Information:

• All fans are reminded that Monday's Retro Night contest is not included in the season ticket package; tickets will need to be purchased online or at the door
  • Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students/kids
• The first 200 students in attendance on Monday will receive a free Retro Night shirt
• The Northern State women will tip-off against Dakota State at 5:30 p.m.

 

NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Northern State men enter the 2024-25 season picked 13th in the NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll
• Northern went 10-19 overall and 8-14 in the NSIC in 2023-24
• Two Wolves were honored on the NSIC All-Conference team and three surpassed the 1000 career point milestone
• Augustin Reede broke the single season free throw percentage record
• NSU shot 44.3% from the floor, 33.2% from the 3-point line, and 78.3% from the foul line a season ago
• They averaged 75.0 points, 32.7 rebounds, 12.3 assists, 9.1 turnovers, 4.4 steals, and 2.9 blocks per game
• Michael Nhial is the lone returning starting on the 2024-25 roster after averaging 8.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game last season; he shot 42.2% from the floor and 34.4% from the 3-point line
• The Wolves had a busy off season adding six freshman and four transfer student-athletes
• Saul Phillips enters his sixth season at the helm of the Wolves, holding a career record of 314-207 and Northern State record of 99-46

 

DICKINSON STATE STORYLINES

• The Blue Hawks were picked to win the North Star Athletic Association in its final season
• They earned 29 points, including three first place votes; Jamestown and Bellevue were picked in a tie for second with 27 points
• DSU went 17-13 overall and 6-6 in conference play last season
• They fell to Bellevue in the NSAA Championship game 67-47 to conclude their season
• In 2023-24, Dickinson State shot 43.0% from the floor, 33.9% from the 3-point line, and 71.7% from the foul line
• They averaged 76.6 points, 36.4 rebounds, 14.1 assists, 11.0 turnovers, 5.6 steals, and 2.1 blocks per game
• Dickinson State is led by head coach Derek Selvig in his third season at the helm

 

THE WOLVES AND BLUE HAWKS HISTORY

• The Wolves last faced the Blue Hawks in the fall of 2013-14, coming away with an 81-64 victory at home
• Northern is 6-7 all-time versus Dickinson State