Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [FRI] – The Northern State University men’s basketball team dropped their opening game of I Hate Winter Weekend on Friday to the University of Sioux Falls. The Cougars jumped out to an early lead, shooting efficiently in the first half and did not look back.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 65, USF 81
Records: NSU 7-14 (7-8 NSIC), USF 12-9 (9-6 NSIC)
Attendance: 2621
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern shot 38.5% from the floor, 14.8% from the 3-point line, and 64.7% from the foul line in the game, while Sioux Falls shot 46.5% from the floor, 34.8% from the 3-point line, and 70.0% from the foul line
- The Wolves tallied 38 rebounds to the Cougars 46 and notched 13 assists, five steals, and four blocks
- In addition, NSU scored 34 points in the paint, 21 points off the bench, 11 second chance points, and seven points off turnovers
- USF tallied 44 points in the paint, 24 points off the bench, 20 second chance points, and seven points off turnovers in the game
- Joshua Book led three in double figures with 17 points in the contest, shooting 50.0% from the floor, and led the team with seven rebounds
- Marshawn Smith and Simon Akena followed with 11 and ten points respectively
- Book and James Glenn led the team with three assists each, while Glenn recorded a team leading two steals
- Benjamin Bowen led the team off the bench with nine points and five rebounds, seeing 25 minutes of action
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Joshua Book: 17 points, 50.0 field goal%, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
- Marshawn Smith: 11 points, 50.0 field goal%, 4 rebounds
- Simon Akena: 10 points, 66.7 field goal%, 2 rebounds, 1 assist
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Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [SAT] – I Hate Winter Weekend 2026 was capped off Saturday with a rebound by the Northern State University men’s basketball team, defeating Southwest Minnesota State. The Wolves rallied from a first half deficit, out-scoring the Mustangs 36-26 in the second half for the eighth win of the season.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 70, SMSU 63
Records: NSU 8-14 (8-8 NSIC), SMSU 14-7 (12-4 NSIC)
Attendance: 2588
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Wolves tallied 34 points in the first half and shot well at a 53.9% clip, however trailed by three
- They led the contest shooting 48.1% from the floor and 47.8% from the 3-point line and held the Mustangs to just 3-of-13 from beyond the arc
- In addition, Northern out-rebounded Southwest 36-31 in the win, recording nine offensive boards, and led the contest with 18 assists, 11 made 3-pointers, and three blocks
- NSU scored 26 points off the bench, 24 points in the paint, and eight points off turnovers in the game
- Marshawn Smith led the charge for the Wolves with 27 points, knocking down 11-of-21 from the floor with three made 3-pointers
- Nelson Reynolds and James Glenn followed off the bench with 12 and ten points respectively, going a combined 6-of-6 from the 3-point line
- Tobi Obiora recorded his fourth double figure rebound game of the season, leading the team with 12 off the glass and a team best two blocks
- Joshua Book dished out a team leading ten assists, a career high for the junior, and added eight points and five rebounds
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Marshawn Smith: 27 points, 52.4 field goal%, 7 rebounds, 2 assists
- Nelson Reynolds: 12 points, 100.0 3-point field goal%
- James Glenn: 10 points, 100.0 field goal%, 3 assists
- Tobi Obiora: 12 rebounds, 2 blocks
- Joshua Book: 10 assists, 8 points, 5 rebounds
Hear the first word post the SMSU game with Head Coach Matt Wilber with David Tukesbrey during the “TUF Fitness” Wolves Wrap post game show HERE:
UP NEXT
Northern State remains at home next weekend for a Thursday-Saturday tilt against Minnesota Crookston and MSU Moorhead. The Wolves will tip-off at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday against the Golden Eagles and 6 p.m. on Saturday versus the Dragons. David Tukesbrey will provide the play-by-play on Fox Sports Aberdeen (1420AM & 98.5FM).
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