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Murray, Ky. – The Northern State University men's basketball team opened their season Sunday afternoon in exhibition action at Murray State University. The Wolves and Racers faced off for the first time in program history with MSU recording the win.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 74, MSU 112
Attendance: 2716
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern tallied 34 points in the first half and 40 in the second, while Murray State notched 52 in the first and 60 in the second
- The Wolves shot 42.4% from the floor, 33.3% from the 3-point line, and 50.0% from the foul line in the game, scoring 36 points off the bench, 34 points in the paint, 11 points off turnovers, and 11 second chance points
- They recorded 21 rebounds, 11 made 3-pointers, ten assists, four steals, and four blocks with 13 guys seeing action in the game
- The Racers shot 58.7% from the floor, 46.7% from beyond the arc, and 66.7% from the free throwing line, scoring 60 points off the bench, 60 points in the paint, 26 second chance points, and 11 points off turnovers
- Three Wolves scored in double figures led by Joshua Book with 14 points, hitting 6-of-12 from the floor
- Simon Akena and Marshawn Smith followed with 13 and ten points respectively
- Tobi Obiora and Nelson Reynolds led the team with four rebounds each, while James Gleen dished out a team best three assists
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Joshua Book: 14 points, 50.0 field goal%, 2 rebounds, 1 assist
- Simon Akena: 13 points, 45.5 field goal%, 1 rebound, 1 block, 1 steal
- Nelson Reynolds: 9 points, 50.0 field goal%, 4 rebounds, 1 assist
UP NEXT
The Wolves will be back in action on Monday, November 3 at the University of Wyoming, facing the Cowboys led by Sundance Wicks. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. (CT) in Laramie.
