Bemidji, Minn. (NSUwolves.com) – The Northern State University men’s basketball team fell to Bemidji State on Tuesday evening, as the Beavers led for a majority of the contest. Four of the Wolves starting five scored in double figures, however the Beavers were efficient shooting over 50.0% from the floor with two 20-plus point scorers.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 70, BSU 86
Records: NSU 9-14 (7-10 NSIC), BSU 11-12 (7-10 NSIC)
Attendance: 302
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern scored 37 points in the first and 33 points in the second to Bemidji’s 45 in the first and 41 in the second
- The Wolves shot 44.8% from the floor, 32.0% from the 3-point line, and 90.9% from the foul line
- They were out-rebounded 37-26 and tallied nine assists, eight made 3-pointers, three steals, and two blocks
- NSU scored 28 points in the paint, nine fastbreak points, eight points off the bench, and six points off offensive rebounds and turnovers
- Jacksen Moni led the team with 17 points, hitting 6-of-10 from the floor
- Andrew Bergan and Josh Dilling led the team off the glass with six rebounds each and added 12 and 11 points respectively
- Michael Nhial rounded out the double figure scorers for the Wolves with 13 points
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL LEADERS
- Jacksen Moni: 17 points, 60.0 field goal%, 5 rebounds
- Michael Nhial: 13 points, 3 rebounds
- Andrew Bergan: 12 points, 50.0 field goal%, 6 rebounds
- Josh Dilling: 11 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
UP NEXT
Northern State will host Minnesota Crookston at 6 p.m. on Saturday from Wachs Arena. Fans in attendance against the Golden Eagles will receive free rally towels while supplies last. For full game promotions visit nsuwolves.com/promotions. With five games remaining in the regular season, Northern sits tenth in the NSIC Standings.