St. Cloud, MN (NSUWolves.com) – Despite trailing by six at the half, the Northern State University men’s basketball team stormed back with 56 second half points to defeat St. Cloud State. Three Wolves scored in double figures, including Augustin Reede who surpassed the 1000 career point mark; dubbing him the 61st member of the Northern State 1000 point club.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 83, SCSU 76
Records: NSU 9-13 (7-9 NSIC), SCSU 9-13 (5-11 NSIC)
Attendance: 450
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Wolves began chipping away with 17 minutes remaining and grabbed the lead with just over three minutes to play
- Northern shot 63.3% from the floor and 54.5% from the 3-point line in the final 20 minutes, finishing the contest with field goal percentages of 48.3% from the floor, 33.3% from beyond the arc, and 79.2% from the foul line
- NSU recorded 30 rebounds, nine assists, eight made 3-pointers, five steals, and two blocks in the win
- They scored 34 points in the paint, 17 points off turnovers, seven second chance points, and four points off the bench
- Jacksen Moni led three in double figures with 31 points, hitting 10-of-14 from the floor
- Reede knocked down 6-of-11 from beyond the arc, finishing the event with 22 points
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL LEADERS
- Jacksen Moni: 31 points, 71.4 field goal%, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
- Augustin Reede: 22 points, 54.5 3-point field goal%, 1 rebound
- Michael Nhial: 10 points, 6 rebounds
UP NEXT
It is a quick turnaround for the Wolves as they travel to Bemidji State on Tuesday. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. against the Beavers. David Tukesbrey will have the play-by-play on Fox Sports Aberdeen, 1420AM & 98.5FM.