SIOUX FALLS – Top-seeded Northern State pulled away late to grab a 65-60 win over Minot State in the quarterfinals of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament Saturday evening at the Sanford Pentagon.
With the score tied at 53-53, the Wolves closed the game on a 12-7 surge led by back-to-back 3-pointers from Jordan Belka and Sam Masten.
Belka finished with 15 points to lead five players in double-figure scoring for Northern. He also grabbed 10 rebounds. Masten contributed 14 points and eight rebounds.
The Wolves now advance to Monday’s semifinals at 4:30 p.m. They will play the winner of today’s Upper Iowa and Minnesota-Duluth contest.
To see a complete box score, click on the following link:
https://nsuwolves.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2022-23/minot-state/boxscore/13144
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