Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [FRI] – The Northern State University men’s basketball team opened I Hate Winter weekend Friday against Minnesota State. The Wolves dropped the contest after falling behind early in the first half.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 59, MSU 87
Records: NSU 1-18 (0-13 NSIC), MSU 13-8 (9-4 NSIC)
Attendance: 2089
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern tallied 28 points in the first and 31 in the second, while Minnesota State notched 43 in the first and 44 in the second
- The Wolves recorded 33 rebounds, 16 assists, nine made 3-pointers, four steals, and three blocks in the contest
- They shot 38.2% from the floor, 39.1% from the 3-point line, and 72.7% from the foul line
- In addition, the team scored 20 points in the paint, 24 points off the bench led by Devon Brooke, six points off turnovers, and four second chance and fast break points
- Brooke led the team both off the bench and in total with 17 points in the contest, knocking down 6-of-11 from the floor
- Kaleb Mitchell followed with 15 points, shooting 50.0% from the floor, while adding a team best eight rebounds and two blocks
- James Glenn dished out a team leading six assists and added a team second best seven rebounds
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Devon Brooke: 17 points, 54.5 field goal%, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Kaleb Mitchell: 15 points, 50.0 field goal%, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks
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Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [SAT] – The Northern State University men’s basketball team was within reach on Saturday hosting Winona State, down by just a basket with 30 seconds to play. The Warriors rallied when they went to the line, going 4-of-4 and secured the win.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 69, WSU 74
Records: NSU 1-19 (0-14 NSIC), WSU 14-6 (9-5 NSIC)
Attendance: 1886
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern scored 32 points in the first and 37 in the second, while Winona tallied 35 in the first and 39 in the second
- The Wolves led the game with 18 assists, 14 made from beyond the arc, and two blocks
- They shot 42.4% from the floor, 37.8% from the 3-point line, and 71.4% from the foul line, adding 16 points in the paint, 15 points off turnovers, and eight points off the bench
- Kwat Abdelkarim led three in double figures with 19 points, knocking down 7-of-12 from the field including five made 3-pointers
- James Glenn and Marcus Burks followed with 16 and 14 points respectively; Glenn led the team with six rebounds and six assists, while Burks added four rebounds and three assists
- Kaleb Mitchell matched Glenn’s rebound total of six in the game, while Devon Brooke was second on the team with five assists
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Kwat Abdelkarim: 19 points, 58.3 field goal%, 2 assists, 1 steal
James Glenn: 16 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals
Marcus Burks: 14 points, 57.1 field goal%, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
UP NEXT
Northern faces off with MSU Moorhead and Minot State next Thursday and Saturday
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