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Sioux Falls, S.D. – The Northern State University men's basketball team opened their weekend at Augustana on Friday evening, falling to the Vikings by 27-points. Augustana led for the entirety of the game, as the Wolves started the first half shooting just 35.5% from the floor.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 73, AU 100
Records: NSU 10-17 (8-13 NSIC), AU 17-10 (12-9 NSIC)
Attendance: 1674
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Northern scored 31 points in the first and 42 in the second, while Augustana notched 54 points in the first and 46 in the second
• The Wolves responded in the second half shooting 50.0% from the floor, however, were unable to overcome the 23-point first half deficit
• NSU shot 42.6% from the floor, 34.6% from the 3-point line, and 85.7% from the foul line in the loss
• They were out-rebounded 41-25, and added 11 assists, nine made 3-pointers, six steals, and two blocks
• Northern scored 24 points in the paint, 14 points off ten AU turnovers, and four points off the bench
• Andrew Bergan led four in double figures with a career high 21 points, hitting 8-of-11 from the floor and 4-of-7 from beyond the arc
• Jacksen Moni and Michael Nhial led the team at the rim with five rebounds apiece, while Moni dished out a team high five assists

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL LEADERS

• Andrew Bergan: 21 points, 72.7 field goal%, 2 rebounds, 2 steals
• Jacksen Moni: 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists
• Josh Dilling: 16 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists
• Michael Nhial: 13 points, 50.0 field goal%, 5 rebounds

 
UP NEXT
The Wolves close out the regular season tomorrow at Wayne State. Tip-off time is set for 5:30 p.m. versus the Wildcats. Northern sits tied for tenth in the league standings with St. Cloud State.