NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• Northern State enters the weekend with a 10-14 record overall and 8-10 mark in the Northern Sun
• The Wolves are shooting 44.4% from the floor, 32.9% from the 3-point line, and 76.8% from the foul line this season
• They are averaging 75.6 points, 33.7 rebounds, 12.0 assists, 9.2 turnovers, 4.6 steals, and 3.1 blocks per game
• Jacksen Moni leads the team averaging 21.4 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest with 81 steals and 22 blocks
• Josh Dilling follows notching 19.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game with a team leading 52.0 field goal percentage
• Augustin Reede rounds out the double figure scorers, averaging 11.0 points per game with 60 made 3-pointers in 2023-24
• Isaiah Hagen leads the team off the bench adding 3.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per game
• Michael Nhial and Andrew Bergan close out the starters adding 8.1 and 5.7 points per game, with the pair shooting over 40.0% from the field

WINONA STATE STORYLINES

• Winona State heads to Aberdeen with a 16-9 record overall and 11-8 mark in the NSIC
• The Warriors are shooting 46.0% from the floor, 35.2% from the 3-point line, and 69.0% from the free throw line
• They are averaging 71.4 points, 35.2 rebounds, 11.7 assists, 9.8 turnovers, 4.9 steals, and 2.6 blocks per game
• Connor Dillon leads the team averaging 21.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game with a 48.1 field goal percentage
• Olumide Adelodun is adding 11.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per contest, while Conner Drew and Brock Voigt follow with 10.5 and 10.0 respectively
• Voigt is shooting a team leading 61.2% from the floor and Dillon leads the team with 69 made threes this season
• WSU is led by head coach Todd Eisner in his ninth season at the helm

LAST MATCH-UP

• The Wolves defeated the Warriors 77-75 on the road in early January
• Josh Dilling and Augustin Reede led the team with 25 and 23 points respectively in the win, each shooting over 50.0%
• Northern is 49-39 all-time against Winona StateNorthern is 34-7 all-time against Concordia-St. Paul

#5 MINNESOTA STATE  STORYLINES

• Minnesota State enters the weekend with a 23-2 record overall and 17-2 mark in the Northern Sun, sitting atop the league standings
• The Mavericks are shooting 49.4% from the floor, 37.2% from the 3-point line, and 75.8% from the foul line
• They are averaging 87.8 points, 39.7 rebounds, 15.5 assists, 9.1 turnovers, 6.8 steals, and 3.4 blocks per game; out-scoring and out-rebounding their opponents by 16.1 points and 5.3 boards per game
• Malik Willingham leads all five starters in double figures, averaging 18.7 points per game with a team leading 107 total assists
• Dylan Peters leads the team off the glass averaging 6.7 rebounds per contest and is adding 10.6 points; he is also shooting a team high 61.3% from the floor
• Kyrese Willingham is second on the team notching 14.3 points per game, followed by Wayne State transfer Justin Eagins notching 12.3
• Elijah Hazekamp rounds out the double figure scorers with 10.4 points per game, as well as a team second best 5.4 rebounds per game
• Minnesota State is led by head coach Matt Margenthaler in his 23rd season at the helm

LAST MATCH-UP

• The Wolves fell to the Mavericks 81-66 on the road earlier this season
• Jacksen Moni led the team with 20 points and 11 rebounds, however MSU was efficient shooting 54.2% from the floor with four double digit scorers
• Northern is 16-17 all-time against Minnesota State

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.