Sioux Falls, SD (NSUWolves.com) [FRI] – The Northern State University men’s basketball team opened their weekend at Augustana on Friday evening, falling to the Vikings by 27-points. Augustana led for the entirety of the game, as the Wolves started the first half shooting just 35.5% from the floor.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 73, AU 100
Records: NSU 10-17 (8-13 NSIC), AU 17-10 (12-9 NSIC)
Attendance: 1674
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern scored 31 points in the first and 42 in the second, while Augustana notched 54 points in the first and 46 in the second
- The Wolves responded in the second half shooting 50.0% from the floor, however, were unable to overcome the 23-point first half deficit
- NSU shot 42.6% from the floor, 34.6% from the 3-point line, and 85.7% from the foul line in the loss
- They were out-rebounded 41-25, and added 11 assists, nine made 3-pointers, six steals, and two blocks
- Northern scored 24 points in the paint, 14 points off ten AU turnovers, and four points off the bench
- Andrew Bergan led four in double figures with a career high 21 points, hitting 8-of-11 from the floor and 4-of-7 from beyond the arc
- Jacksen Moni and Michael Nhial led the team at the rim with five rebounds apiece, while Moni dished out a team high five assists
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL LEADERS
- Andrew Bergan: 21 points, 72.7 field goal%, 2 rebounds, 2 steals
- Jacksen Moni: 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists
- Josh Dilling: 16 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists
- Michael Nhial: 13 points, 50.0 field goal%, 5 rebounds
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Wayne, NE (NSUWolves.c0m) [SAT]– The Northern State University men’s basketball team closed out the regular season on Saturday, falling on the road at Wayne State. The Wolves were unable to find a groove offensively, while the Wildcats saw 34 points come off the bench.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 60, WSC 75
Records: NSU 10-18 (8-14 NSIC), WSC 16-13 (9-13NSIC)
Attendance: 501
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern trailed for a majority of the contest, scoring 27 points in the first and 33 in the second to Wayne’s 39 and 36
- NSU shot 35.2% from the floor, 24.0% from the 3-point line, and 88.9% from the foul line
- They scored 22 points in the paint, 14 points off the bench, 12 points off turnovers, and 11 second chance points
- The Wildcats out-rebounded the Wolves 37-24 and Northern added 12 assists, six made 3-pointers, five steals, and one block
- Jacksen Moni and Michael Nhial led the team with 19 and 11 points respectively
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL LEADERS
- Jacksen Moni: 19 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists
- Michael Nhial: 11 points, 8 rebounds
- Andrew Bergan: 9 points, 2 rebounds
UP NEXT
The Wolves earned the 11th seed in the NSIC Men’s Basketball Tournament and will face Winona State on Wednesday, February 28 at 6 p.m. on the road. David Tukesbrey will have the play-by-play on Fox Sports Aberdeen 1420 AM & 98.5 FM on Wednesday evening.