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St. Cloud, Minn. – The Northern State University men's basketball team fell to St. Cloud State on the road on Saturday. The Wolves struggled from the 3-point line, knocking down just 3-of-23 from beyond the arc.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 59, SCSU 72
Records: NSU 7-13 (7-7 NSIC), SCSU 15-5 (12-2 NSIC)
Attendance: 458
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Neither team shot overly well in the contest with Northern shooting 36.4% from the floor and 13.0% from the 3-point line, while St. Cloud shot 37.3% from the floor and 17.1% from the 3-point line
- The Wolves did find success from the charity stripe, going 16-of-17 in the game
- They tallied 30 points in the paint, 19 points off the bench, eight points off turnovers, and eight second chance points
- St. Cloud State out-rebounded NSU 44-36 in the game and Northern recorded seven assists, five steals, and four blocks
- Joshua Book led the team with 16 points and six rebounds, going perfect 8-for-8 from the foul line
- Simon Akena added 13 points and a team leading seven rebounds, while Marshawn Smith led NSU off the bench with 11 points
- Benjamin Bowen tallied the final bench points for the Wolves, scoring eight with four rebounds and two assists
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
UP NEXT
Northern returns home next Friday and Saturday hosting Sioux Falls and Southwest Minnesota State for the annual I Hate Winter weekend. The Wolves will tip-off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday against the Cougars and 6 p.m. on Saturday versus the Mustangs. For full promotional details throughout the season
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