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Laramie, Wyo. – The Northern State University men's basketball team wrapped up their preseason contests on Monday, facing off against the University of Wyoming. The Wolves held with the Pokes through the first half, as the game saw six lead changes and four tie scores.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 75, UW 99
Records: NSU 0-0, UW 1-0
Attendance: 3098
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern scored 40 points in the first and 35 in the second, shooting a combined 40.3% from the floor, 30.0% from the 3-point line, and 81.8% from the foul line
- The Wolves scored 33 points off the bench, 24 points in the paint, and 11 points off turnovers
- NSU notched 29 rebounds, 12 made 3-pointers, ten assists, seven steals, and two blocks
- They held Wyoming to under 40.0% from beyond the arc, shooting 6-of-16
- Five Wolves made a 3-pointer in the game, as nsu doubled the Cowboys 3-point basket total
- Marshawn Smith led the team off the bench and overall, with 15 points, hitting 4-of-8 from the 3-point line
- James Glenn led the starting five with 14 points, including four made 3-pointers, while Cameron Mercadel and Ty Rogers tallied 12 and 11 points respectively
- Tobi Obiora led the team at the rim with six rebounds and Joshua Book dished out a team leading three assists
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Marshawn Smith: 15 points, 50.0 3-point FG%, 1 rebound, 2 steals
- James Glenn: 14 points, 50.0 3-point FG%, 1 rebound, 1 steal
- Cameron Mercadel: 12 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
- Ty Rogers: 11 points, 62.5 field goal%, 2 rebounds
- Benjamin Bowen: 9 points, 80.0 field goal%, 2 rebounds, 2 assists
UP NEXT
The Wolves will open the regular season November 14 and 15 in Oklahoma, facing off against Oklahoma Baptist and Southern Nazarene. Game times are set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday against the Bison and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday against the Crimson Storm.
