Aberdeen, S.D.(nsuwolves.com) – The Northern State University men’s basketball team entered the win column Tuesday evening against Dakota State. The 10-point victory for the Wolves was also the 100th of Saul Phillip’s career leading the pack.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 81, DSU 71
Records: NSU 1-3, DSU 4-3
Attendance: 1489
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Dakota State led 38-34 at the half, however the Wolves made adjustments and dropped 47 points to the Trojans 33 in the second
- Northern shot 51.6% in the second half and 64.3% from beyond the arc with nine made 3-pointers
- They led the contest with 17 assists, 14 made 3-pointers, eight steals, and four blocks, while out-rebounding Dakota State 36-28
- Northern scored 26 points in the paint, 26 points off turnovers, 20 points off the bench, and 12 second chance points in the win
- In addition, they limited production for the Trojans, giving up just eight points off turnovers and five on fast breaks
- NSU shot 47.5% from the field, 50.0% from the 3-point line, and 73.3% from the foul line in the win
- The team was led by James Glenn with a Northern State career high of 34 points, hitting 11-of-14 from the floor, including 8-of-10 from the 3-point line
- Kwat Abdelkarim followed adding 12 points, while both Glenn and Adbelkarim dished out three assists
- Marcus Burks led the team passing with six assists and finished the evening second on the team with six rebounds behind Tobi Obiora with seven
- Noah Baca led NSU off the bench with seven points and four rebounds, hitting 3-of-4 from the floor
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
James Glenn: 34 points, 78.5 field goal%, 80.0 3-point field goal%, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Kwat Abdelkarim: 12 points, 80.0 3-point field goal%, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Tobi Obiora: 8 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block, 1 assist
UP NEXT
Northern travels North on Saturday for an evening match-up at the University of Jamestown. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. against the Jimmies in non-conference action.
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