– The Northern State University men’s basketball team opened I Hate Winter weekend Friday against Minnesota State. The Wolves dropped the contest after falling behind early in the first half.

THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 59, MSU 87
Records: NSU 1-18 (0-13 NSIC), MSU 13-8 (9-4 NSIC)
Attendance: 2089

HOW IT HAPPENED
Northern tallied 28 points in the first and 31 in the second, while Minnesota State notched 43 in the first and 44 in the second
The Wolves recorded 33 rebounds, 16 assists, nine made 3-pointers, four steals, and three blocks in the contest
They shot 38.2% from the floor, 39.1% from the 3-point line, and 72.7% from the foul line
In addition, the team scored 20 points in the paint, 24 points off the bench led by Devon Brooke, six points off turnovers, and four second chance and fast break points
Brooke led the team both off the bench and in total with 17 points in the contest, knocking down 6-of-11 from the floor
Kaleb Mitchell followed with 15 points, shooting 50.0% from the floor, while adding a team best eight rebounds and two blocks
James Glenn dished out a team leading six assists and added a team second best seven rebounds

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Devon Brooke: 17 points, 54.5 field goal%, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Kaleb Mitchell: 15 points, 50.0 field goal%, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks

UP NEXT
Northern returns to Wachs Arena tomorrow afternoon for a 4 p.m. match-up against Winona State University. The I Hate Winter festivities continue tomorrow with courtside hot tubs, DJ Rob Moore, halftime entertainment, the alumni association’s pre-game social, and giveaways.

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