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Sioux Falls, S.D. – The Northern State University men's basketball team rode their first half lead to victory on Saturday at Augustana University. The Wolves held a 51-39 lead at the half and closed out their sixth win of the season with a score of 91-88.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 91, AU 88
Records: NSU 6-10 (6-4 NSIC), AU 8-7 (6-4 NSIC)
Attendance: N/A
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Wolves led the game shooting 49.2% from the floor, 47.2% from beyond the arc, and 82.4% from the foul line, knocking down 17 made 3-pointers and 14 free throws
- They out-rebounded the Vikings 36-35 in the game and led the contest in assists, with 18, made 3-pointers, and blocks, with two
- Northern led for the entirety of the contest, scoring 23 points off the bench, 20 points in the paint, and six points off turnovers
- James Glenn led four in double figures with 24 points, shooting 8-of-13 from the floor
- Marshawn Smith was second on the team and led NSU off the bench with 17 points and nine rebounds, adding three assists and a team best two steals
- Tobi Obiora returned to double figures, scoring 15 points and adding a team second best seven rebounds; Obiora shot 75.0% from the floor in the win
- Simon Akena was the final Wolf in double figures with 14 points, adding three rebounds and one assist
- Joshua Book dished out a team best six assists and added six points, while Ty Rogers tallied nine points and six rebounds in the win
- Benjamin Bowen was the final scorer for NSU, notching six points for the Wolves
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- James Glenn: 24 points, 61.5 field goal%, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
- Marshawn Smith: 17 points, 62.5 3-point field goal%, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
- Tobi Obiora: 15 points, 75.0 field goal%, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block
- Simon Akena: 14 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist
UP NEXT
The Wolves return home next Friday and Saturday, hosting Winona State and Concordia-St. Paul. Start times are set for 5:30 p.m. on Friday against the Warriors and 4 p.m. on Saturday versus the Golden Bears. For full promotional details throughout the season
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