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Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University men's basketball team fell to Minnesota Crookston Friday evening with less than a minute to play. Four Wolves scored double figures in the contest, however Northern struggled to capitalize off offensive rebounds and UMC turnovers.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 71, UMC 73
Records: NSU 1-10 (0-5 NSIC), UMC 3-8 (2-3 NSIC)
Attendance: 1226
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Wolves led 48-44 at the half, however the Golden Eagles took the second by a score of 29-23 and sealed the victory
- Northern shot 39.0% from the floor, 35.7% from the 3-point line, and 65.2% from the foul line in the game
- They out-rebounded the Golden Eagles 44-42, tallying 11 offensive boards, and led the game with 16 assists, ten made 3-pointers, and seven steals
- NSU scored 24 points in the paint, eight points off turnovers, six points off the bench, and four second chance points
- James Glenn led the team with 23 points, knocking down 7-of-16 from the floor with five made 3-pointers
- Kwat Abdelkarim followed with 15 points and seven rebounds, shooting 50.0% from the floor
- Tobi Obiora notched a double-double, pulling down a career high 13 rebounds and adding 11 points
- Marcus Burks rounded out the double figure scorers with ten points, eight rebounds, and a team leading seven assists
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
James Glenn: 23 points, 43.8 field goal%, 6 rebounds, 2 assists
Kwat Abdelkarim: 15 points, 50.0 field goal%, 7 rebounds, 2 assists
Tobi Obiora: 11 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Marcus Burks: 10 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals
UP NEXT
Northern State faces No. 12 Minot State Saturday evening from Wachs Arena. Tip-off time is set for 6 p.m. versus the Beavers. For full promotional details on home games this season
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