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Marshall, Minn. – The Northern State University men rallied back in the second half Friday, but ultimately fell to No. 22 Southwest Minnesota State. The Wolves tallied 42 points in the final 20 minutes, following a slow start in the first.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 60, SMSU 79
Records: NSU 1-16 (0-11 NSIC), SMSU 14-3 (9-2 NSIC)
Attendance: 1005
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Southwest led 41-18 at the half, however Northern out-scored their opponents 42-38 in the second
- The Wolves led the contest with eight 3-pointers and eight steals, while adding 25 rebounds, 11 assists, and one block
- Northern shot 37.5% from the floor, 32.0% from the 3-point line, and 71.4% from the foul line
- They scored 24 points off turnovers, 18 points in the paint, and 15 points off the bench
- The Mustangs were efficient, shooting 53.4% from the floor, 42.9% from beyond the arc, and 11-of-11 from the free throw line
- Marcus Burks led three Wolves in double figures with 19 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals
- James Glenn followed with 14 points and a team best five assists
- Ethan Russell was the final Wolf in double figures, leading the team off the bench with ten points, hitting 4-of-8 from the floor
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Marcus Burks: 19 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
James Glenn: 14 points, 5 assists, 1 rebound, 1 steal
Ethan Russell: 10 points, 50.0 field goal%, 2 steals, 1 rebound
UP NEXT
The Wolves travel to Sioux Falls tomorrow for a 3:30 p.m. match-up against the Cougars. Northern then returns to Wachs Arena the next weekend for the annual I Hate Winter festivities. For full promotional details on home games this season
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