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Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University men's basketball team opened I Hate Winter weekend Friday against Minnesota State. The Wolves dropped the contest after falling behind early in the first half.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 59, MSU 87
Records: NSU 1-18 (0-13 NSIC), MSU 13-8 (9-4 NSIC)
Attendance: 2089
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern tallied 28 points in the first and 31 in the second, while Minnesota State notched 43 in the first and 44 in the second
- The Wolves recorded 33 rebounds, 16 assists, nine made 3-pointers, four steals, and three blocks in the contest
- They shot 38.2% from the floor, 39.1% from the 3-point line, and 72.7% from the foul line
- In addition, the team scored 20 points in the paint, 24 points off the bench led by Devon Brooke, six points off turnovers, and four second chance and fast break points
- Brooke led the team both off the bench and in total with 17 points in the contest, knocking down 6-of-11 from the floor
- Kaleb Mitchell followed with 15 points, shooting 50.0% from the floor, while adding a team best eight rebounds and two blocks
- James Glenn dished out a team leading six assists and added a team second best seven rebounds
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Devon Brooke: 17 points, 54.5 field goal%, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Kaleb Mitchell: 15 points, 50.0 field goal%, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks
UP NEXT
Northern returns to Wachs Arena tomorrow afternoon for a 4 p.m. match-up against Winona State University. The I Hate Winter festivities continue tomorrow with courtside hot tubs, DJ Rob Moore, halftime entertainment, the alumni association's pre-game social, and giveaways. For full promotional details on home games this season
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