Wolves Drop Two In Wisconsin Dells

Posted on November 23, 2025 by - Sports

Wisconsin Dells, WI (NSUWolves.com) [FRI] – The Northern State University men’s basketball team fell to (RV) Northern Michigan in non-conference action on Friday. The Wolves and Wildcats played a tightly contested first half with three tie scores and seven lead changes, however NMU broke things open in the second.

THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 61, NMU 80
Records: NSU 0-3, NMU 2-1
Attendance: 168

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • The Wolves tallied 26 points in the first and 35 in the second, shooting 46.8% from the floor, 38.9% from the 3-point line, and 71.4% from the foul line
  • The Wildcats recorded 31 points in the first and 49 in the second, shooting 46.4% from the floor, 25.9% from the 3-point line, and 90.0% from the foul line
  • Northern tallied 30 rebounds to Northern Michigan’s 36 and added seven made 3-pointers, six assists, three steals, and two blocks
  • NSU suffered 21 turnovers in the contest, resulting in 32 NMU points, the largest difference maker in the game
  • The Wolves scored 22 points in the paint, eight points off the bench, five fast break points, four second chance points, and three points off turnovers, while the Wildcats notched 44 points in the paint, 13 points off the bench, eight fast break points, ten second chance points, and 32 points off turnovers
  • Cameron Mercadel led four in double figured with 15 points, going a perfect 4-for-4 from the foul line
  • Tobi Obiora and Joshua Book followed with 12 points apiece, while Obiora notched his first double-double of the season with 11 rebounds
  • Ty Rogers rounded out the double figure scorers with ten points and led NSU with two steals
  • Benjamin Bowen and Book dished out a pair of assists to lead the team, while Book finished the evening second on the team with nine rebounds

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

  • Cameron Mercadel: 15 points, 1 assist
  • Tobi Obiora: 12 points, 66.7 field goal%, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks
  • Joshua Book: 12 points, 55.6 field goal%, 9 rebounds, 2 assists
  • Ty Rogers: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals

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Wisconsin Dells, WI (NSUWolves.com) [SAT] – Four Northern State University Wolves scored in double figures on Saturday against Northwest Missouri State, despite NSU falling 73-65 in the contest. The Wolves trailed by 13 at the half and came within two of the Bearcats with five minutes remaining in regulation, however a late run by NWMSU secured the game in their favor.

THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 65, NWMSU 73
Records: NSU 0-4, NWMSU 5-1
Attendance: 126

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • The Wolves out-shot the Bearcats 81.8 to 78.9 from the foul line and tallied seven made 3-pointers to their six in the game
  • Northern however struggled with efficiency, shooting 36.4% from the floor and 26.9% from the 3-point line, while Northwest shot 48.1% from the floor and 40.0% from the 3-point line
  • For the first time this season NSU out-rebounded their opponent 37-30, scoring 11 points off of 11 offensive boards
  • NSU tallied 24 points in the paint and 16 points off the bench via Marshawn Smith
  • NWMSU recorded 24 points in the paint, 18 points off the bench, and 13 fast break points
  • In total, the Wolves notched 37 rebounds, seven made 3-pointers, nine assists, three steals, and 1 block
  • Smith and Ty Rogers led the offense with 16 points a piece with the pair going a combined 12-for-21 from the field
  • Cameron Mercadel and Benjamin Bowen followed with 12 points each
  • Tobi Obiora led the team off the glass with nine rebounds, followed by Smith with six
  • The trio of Obiora, Smith, and Joshua Book led the team dishing out two assists
  • Mercadel and Rogers have scored in double figures in all four game this season and currently lead the team averaging 14.3 and 14.0 points per game respectively

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

  • Marshawn Smith: 16 points, 66.7 field goal%, 6 rebounds, 2 assists
  • Ty Rogers: 16 points, 50.0 field goal%, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block
  • Benjamin Bowen: 12 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist
  • Cameron Mercadel: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal

UP NEXT
Northern will open the NSIC season on Tuesday, November 25 from Wachs Arena, hosting the University of Jamestown. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. following the women’s game.

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