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Bethany, Okla. – The Northern State University men's basketball team battled with No. 20 Southern Nazarene on Saturday evening, ultimately falling to the Crimson Storm. The Wolves grabbed a lead early in the second half, however SNU pulled away late in the contest and extended their lead with 15-of-20 made free throws.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 72, OBU 83
Records: NSU 0-2, SNU 2-0
Attendance: 210
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern scored 25 points in the first and 41 in the second, while Southern Nazarene notched 29 in the first and 43 in the second
- The Wolves shot 39.3% from the floor, 31.3% from the 3-point line, and 60.0% from the foul line, while the Crimson Storm shot 41.3% from the floor, 17.6% from the 3-point line, and 65.4% from the foul line
- Northern led the contest with ten made 3-pointers and recorded 34 rebounds, 11 assists, and three blocks
- They scored 16 points in the paint, 16 points off the bench, 11 points off turnovers, and nine second chance points, while Southern Nazarene led the contest with 42 points in the paint and 22 second chance points
- Benjamin Bowen and Ty Rogers led four Wolves in double figures with 13 points a piece, knocking down three field goals, two of which were 3-pointers, and five free throws
- Nelson Reynolds followed, and led the team off the bench with 11 points, including three made from beyond the arc
- Cameron Mercadel rounded out the double figure scorers with ten points
- On the glass, Tobi Obiora led the team with eight rebounds, followed by Bowen with seven and Rogers with six
- Joshua Book dished out a team leading four assists and added seven points alongside Marshawn Smith
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
UP NEXT
The Wolves remain on the road next Friday and Saturday in the Wisconsin Dells. NSU is set to have Northern Michigan at 6 p.m. on Friday and Northwest Missouri State at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Wolves will then open the 2025-26 home season on Tuesday, November 25, hosting Jamestown in the NSIC opener. For full promotional details throughout the season
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