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Wisconsin Dells, Wis. – Four Northern State University Wolves scored in double figures on Saturday against Northwest Missouri State, despite NSU falling 73-65 in the contest. The Wolves trailed by 13 at the half and came within two of the Bearcats with five minutes remaining in regulation, however a late run by NWMSU secured the game in their favor.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 65, NWMSU 73
Records: NSU 0-4, NWMSU 5-1
Attendance: 126
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Wolves out-shot the Bearcats 81.8 to 78.9 from the foul line and tallied seven made 3-pointers to their six in the game
- Northern however struggled with efficiency, shooting 36.4% from the floor and 26.9% from the 3-point line, while Northwest shot 48.1% from the floor and 40.0% from the 3-point line
- For the first time this season NSU out-rebounded their opponent 37-30, scoring 11 points off of 11 offensive boards
- NSU tallied 24 points in the paint and 16 points off the bench via Marshawn Smith
- NWMSU recorded 24 points in the paint, 18 points off the bench, and 13 fast break points
- In total, the Wolves notched 37 rebounds, seven made 3-pointers, nine assists, three steals, and 1 block
- Smith and Ty Rogers led the offense with 16 points a piece with the pair going a combined 12-for-21 from the field
- Cameron Mercadel and Benjamin Bowen followed with 12 points each
- Tobi Obiora led the team off the glass with nine rebounds, followed by Smith with six
- The trio of Obiora, Smith, and Joshua Book led the team dishing out two assists
- Mercadel and Rogers have scored in double figures in all four game this season and currently lead the team averaging 14.3 and 14.0 points per game respectively
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Marshawn Smith: 16 points, 66.7 field goal%, 6 rebounds, 2 assists
- Ty Rogers: 16 points, 50.0 field goal%, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block
- Benjamin Bowen: 12 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist
- Cameron Mercadel: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal
UP NEXT
Northern will open the NSIC season on Tuesday, November 25 from Wachs Arena, hosting the University of Jamestown. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. following the women's game. For full promotional details throughout the season
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