January 13, 2023

SIOUX FALLS – The University of Sioux Falls men's basketball upset (RV) Northern State University tonight, 70-68.

WHAT HAPPENED

·       Following tonight's match-up, the Cougars sit with a 13-4 overall record while leading the NSIC South Division with an 8-3 standing.

·       The Cougars opened the game shooting 40.6% from the field and ending the half up 37-31.

SIOUX FALLS LEADERS

·       Matt Cartwright picked up his third 30+ game tonight while going 12-13 from the free throw line and picking up a total of 31 points.

·       Jack Thompson pulled down 10 rebounds followed by Zane Alm, Noah Puetz and Chase Grinde each with six of their own.

·       Thompson handed out six assists on the evening while forcing one steal for the Cougars.

·       Cartwright and Alm each tallied three of USFs 10 blocks on the night.

TEAM STATISTICS

·       Sioux Falls went 26-66 from the field tonight while going 15-22 from the line.

·       The Cougars picked up 12 points off their bench along with six points on the six NSU turnovers.

·       USF led tonights game for just over 27 minutes with their largest lead of just eight points coming in the second half.

UP NEXT

The Cougars are set to host #20 Minnesota State – Moorhead tomorrow night at 7:30pm.

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