Mankato, MN (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University men’s basketball team faced off against the third ranked team in the country Friday evening, falling 81-66. The Wolves held with the Mavericks for a majority of the first half with Minnesota State notching their largest lead of the frame with under two minutes to play.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 66, MSU 81
Records: NSU 5-8 (3-4 NSIC), MSU 14-0 (8-0 NSIC)
Attendance: 1876
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern tallied 36 points in the first and 30 in the second, shooting 36.8% from the floor, 30.0% from the 3-point line, and 87.5% from the foul line
- Minnesota State recorded 43 points in the first and 38 in the second, shooting 54.2% from the floor, 31.8% from the 3-point line, and 71.4% from the foul line
- The Wolves notched a game high nine made 3-pointers and added 35 rebounds, 13 assists, three steals, and two blocks
- They scored 20 points in the paint, eight second chance points, seven points off turnovers, and seven points off the bench
- Jacksen Moni led three Wolves in double figures, notching a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Jacksen Moni: 20 points, 44.4 field goal%, 11 rebounds, 2 assists
- Josh Dilling: 19 points, 46.7 field goal%, 8 rebounds, 2 assists
- Augustin Reede: 11 points, 2 assists
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Winona, MN (NSUWolves.com) – Josh Dilling sealed the Northern State University men’s basketball victory over Winona State on Saturday afternoon with a jumper in the lane. Three Wolves scored in double figures and the team hit a combined 13 from beyond the arc in the win.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 77, WSU 75
Records: NSU 6-8 (4-4 NSIC), WSU 9-5 (4-4 NSIC)
Attendance: N/A
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Wolves and Warriors were tied at 37 at the half and Winona State held a lead for over half of the second
- Augustin Reede grabbed a fastbreak 3-pointer at 6:31 giving Northern their first lead of the second half
- Northern shot 45.8% from the floor, 44.9% from the 3-point line, and 83.3% from the foul line in the win
- Defensively they held Winona State who shot 37.0% from the floor and 24.1% from the 3-point line
- They scored 28 points in the paint, 11 points off turnovers, and ten fastbreak points, adding 34 rebounds, 11 assists, four blocks, and three steals
- Dilling led the team with 25 points, followed by Reede with 23 and a team leading seven made 3-pointers
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Josh Dilling: 25 points, 66.7 field goal%, 5 assists, 4 rebounds
- Augustin Reede: 23 points (season high), 50.0 field goal%, 58.3 3-pt field goal%, 3 rebounds
- Jacksen Moni: 14 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks
UP NEXT
Northern returns to Wachs Arena for a 4-game home stand starting next weekend. The Wolves will match-up against Wayne State at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, January 12 and Augustana at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 13.
Northern returns to Wachs Arena for a 4-game home stand starting next weekend. The Wolves will match-up against Wayne State at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, January 12 and Augustana at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 13.