Bemidji, Minn. - The University of Sioux Falls Men's Basketball team fell to Bemidji State 76-69.

The Cougars came out hot on the offensive end. They won the first half 41-37 while shooting 50% from the field and 53% from behind the 3 point line. USF played lockdown defense in the first half holding BSU to 42% shooting from the field and 3-10 on 3 point attempts. USF led the entire first half with their largest lead being 10 points. 

Bemidji State flipped the script in the 2nd half. The Beavers took the period 39-28 to beat the Cougars. BSU shot 54% from the field and went 1-4 on 3s. USF went cold offensively shooting just 28% from the field and 25% from behind the 3 point line. BSU won the rebounding battle 41-34 and had 40 points in the paint compared to 24 for USF. 

LEADERS

Noah Puetz led USF in scoring with a season high 22 points. Jack Thompson also added 15 points. 

Puetz posted a double double with a career high 11 rebounds to go along with his 22 points. Thompson, Shawn Warrior, and Josh Baker each added 5 rebounds.

Jack Thompson dished out a game high 5 assists. Shawn Warrior added a season high 4 assists as well. Thompson also played 38 minutes which tied the game high in minutes played.  

UP NEXT

The Cougars will be back in action tomorrow. They will travel to St. Cloud to take on St. Cloud State starting at 5:30PM.