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Wisconsin Dells, Wis. – The Northern State University men's basketball team fell to (RV) Northern Michigan in non-conference action on Friday. The Wolves and Wildcats played a tightly contested first half with three tie scores and seven lead changes, however NMU broke things open in the second.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 61, NMU 80
Records: NSU 0-3, NMU 2-1
Attendance: 168
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Wolves tallied 26 points in the first and 35 in the second, shooting 46.8% from the floor, 38.9% from the 3-point line, and 71.4% from the foul line
• The Wildcats recorded 31 points in the first and 49 in the second, shooting 46.4% from the floor, 25.9% from the 3-point line, and 90.0% from the foul line
• Northern tallied 30 rebounds to Northern Michigan's 36 and added seven made 3-pointers, six assists, three steals, and two blocks
• NSU suffered 21 turnovers in the contest, resulting in 32 NMU points, the largest difference maker in the game
• The Wolves scored 22 points in the paint, eight points off the bench, five fast break points, four second chance points, and three points off turnovers, while the Wildcats notched 44 points in the paint, 13 points off the bench, eight fast break points, ten second chance points, and 32 points off turnovers
• Cameron Mercadel led four in double figured with 15 points, going a perfect 4-for-4 from the foul line
• Tobi Obiora and Joshua Book followed with 12 points apiece, while Obiora notched his first double-double of the season with 11 rebounds
• Ty Rogers rounded out the double figure scorers with ten points and led NSU with two steals
• Benjamin Bowen and Book dished out a pair of assists to lead the team, while Book finished the evening second on the team with nine rebounds

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Cameron Mercadel: 15 points, 1 assist
• Tobi Obiora: 12 points, 66.7 field goal%, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks
• Joshua Book: 12 points, 55.6 field goal%, 9 rebounds, 2 assists
• Ty Rogers: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals

 
UP NEXT
The Wolves are back in action tomorrow against Northwest Missouri State at 2 p.m. from the Just A Game Fieldhouse. 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 CLICK HERE.



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