Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University men’s basketball team opened their split week of NSIC action, falling to MSU Moorhead at home. The Wolves shot 47.3% from the floor and limited their turnovers to just seven in the contest.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 62, MSUM 77
Records: NSU 1-20 (0-15 NSIC), MSUM 13-8 (8-7 NSIC)
Attendance: 1012
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Wolves scored 26 points in the first and 36 in the second, while the Dragons tallied 34 in the first and 43 in the second
- NSU shot 47.3% from the floor, 20.0% from the 3-point line, and 63.6% from the foul line
- They recorded 23 rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and two blocks; scoring 40 points in the paint and 13 points off turnovers
- Northern led the contest in points off turnovers, forcing 11 total turnovers in the game
- Marcus Burks led the team with a career high 23 points, shooting 52.2% from the floor, with five rebounds and three assists
- James Glenn and Kaleb Mitchell added 12 and 11 points respectively, with Mitchell adding a team best five rebounds
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Marcus Burks: 28 points, 52.2 field goal%, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block
James Glenn: 12 points, 50.0 field goal%, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Kaleb Mitchell: 11 points, 71.4 field goal%, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
UP NEXT
Northern returns to action on Saturday at No. 20 Minot State. Tip-off is set for 3:30 p.m. against the Beavers to open the month of February.