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Sioux Falls, S.D. – A first half run by the University of Sioux Falls on Saturday led to Northern State to a loss on the road. Each team scored 40-points in the second half, however a 14-0 run by the Cougars midway through the first led to the Wolves demise.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 71, USF 81
Records: NSU 1-17 (0-12 NSIC), USF 11-7 (7-5 NSIC)
Attendance: 447
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern tailed 31 points in the first and 40 in the second, trailing 31-41 at the half
- The game saw four tie scores and eight lead changes
- The Wolves led the contest with 21 points off the bench and 16 points off 12 forced turnovers
- They added 26 points in the paint and 17 second chance points off 15 offensive boards
- NSU recorded 39 rebounds, ten assists, eight made 3-pointers, eight steals, a game low six turnovers, and four blocks
- They shot 37.8% from the floor, 34.6% from the 3-point line, and 58.3% from the foul line, while the Cougars shot 44.6% from the field, 34.6% from beyond the arc, and 77.8% from the foul line
- Marcus Burks led four Wolves in double figures with 17 points, eight rebounds, and a career high six steals
- Kwat Abdelkarim followed with 16 points, hitting 6-of-10 from the floor, while Ethan Russell led the team off the bench with 14 points and five rebounds
- James Glenn rounded out the double digit scorers with ten points, four rebounds, and four assists
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Marcus Burks: 17 points, 8 rebounds, 6 steals, 1 assist
Kwat Abdelkarim: 16 points, 600 field goal%, 1 assist, 1 block
Ethan Russell: 14 points, 54.5 field goal%, 5 rebounds, 2 assists
James Glenn: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block
UP NEXT
Northern returns to Wachs Arena next Friday and Saturday for the annual I Hate Winter weekend. The Wolves will host Minnesota State at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Winona State at 4 p.m. on Saturday. I Hate Winter features courtside hot tubs, giveaways each day, and more to be announced throughout the week. For full promotional details on home games this season
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