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Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University men's basketball team opened their 2024-25 season falling to Missouri Western State. The Wolves out-shot the Griffons from the 3-point line, however gave up 28 points off turnovers.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 61, MWSU 75
Records: NSU 0-1, MWSU 2-1
Attendance: 323
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern tallied 28 points in the first and 33 in the second, while Missouri Western notched 32 in the first and in the second
- The Wolves shot 47.9% from the floor, 34.8% from the 3-point line, and 53.8% from the foul line
- They scored 26 points in the paint, 23 points off the bench, 24 points from beyond the arc, six points off turnovers, and five fast break points
- The Griffons notched 38 points in the paint, 28 points off turnovers, 15 points from beyond the arc, 15 fast break points, and 14 points off the bench
- Both team tallied 30 rebounds in the contest with MWSU recording five offensive boards to NSU's four
- The trio of Marcus Burks, Kwat Abdelkarim, and Ethan Russell led Northern with ten points apiece (NSU career highs for each), while Burks notched a team leading six rebounds and seven assists
- Noah Maca and Michael Nhial led the team off the bench with nine points each
- James Glenn was second on the team with five assists, while Tobi Obiora led the squad with two steals
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Marcus Burks: 10 points, 80.0 FG%, 7 assists, 6 rebounds
Kwat Abdelkarim: 10 points, 66.7 FG%, 4 rebounds
Ethan Russell: 10 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal
Noah Baca: 9 points, 100.0 FG%, 3 rebounds
Michael Nhial: 9 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist
UP NEXT
The Wolves return to action on Sunday against Emporia State. Tip-off is set for 12 p.m. against the Hornets in St. Joseph.
