Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University men’s basketball team fought for 40 minutes of play in the opening round of the NSIC Tournament, ultimately falling to MSU Moorhead. The Wolves tied the game with just under three minutes to play, but were unable to take the lead and seal the win.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 64, MSUM 68
Records: NSU 12-17. MSUM 14-15
Attendance: 1085
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Moorhead led at the half, scoring 34 points in each period, while the Wolves tallied 31 points in the first and 33 in the second
- The Wolves shot 38.6% from the floor, 20.0% from the 3-point line, and 82.4% from the foul line in the game
- They recorded 36 rebounds, eight assists, six made 3-pointers, four steals, and two blocks
- Northern scored a game leading 28 points in the paint and added 16 points off the bench, seven fast break points, and six points off turnovers
- Simon Akena led three in double figures with 14 points, while Tobi Obiora pulled down a team leading 14 rebounds, matching his career high
- Joshua Book and James Glenn added 13 and ten points respectively for NSU, while Obiora recorded nine
- Marshawn Smith and Nelson Reynolds led the team off the bench with eight points apiece, with Smith dishing out a team best four assists
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Simon Akena: 14 points, 2 steals, 1 rebound, 1 assist
- Joshua Book: 13 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block
- James Glenn: 10 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
- Tobi Obiora: 14 rebounds, 9 points, 1 block
Hear the final thoughts of the game & season from HC Matt Wilber during the “TUF Fitness” Wolves Wrap postgame show: