MINOT, ND -- The Minot State men's basketball team went into the halftime break trailing Northern State 36-28, but rallied from the deficit to tie the game at 70-70, force overtime and eventually defeat the Wolves 77-72 at the MSU Dome on Thursday in NSIC action.

The Beavers (8-2 overall, 4-1 NSIC) had three players score in double figures, led by Jaxon Gunville, who had 21 points. Michael Jok tacked on 19 points and six rebounds and Ben Bohl helped out with 13 points.
 

The Minot State offense was impressive from downtown, knocking down 10 threes on 21 attempts. Gunville hit seven treys for the Beavers in the contest, all in the second half.

"I think just seeing the first one go through it helps open the hoop up and stuff and makes the hoop look really big," said Minot State's junior guard said.

"And my teammates did a great job of setting screens for me and getting me open, just as much credit to them to get me open, get me good passes and stuff because it's not just the one man thing."

The Minot State defense was effective at taking away the basketball in Thursday's game, forcing 13 Northern State turnovers. Those takeaways turned into 18 points on the other end of the floor. Jalen Cook led the way individually for the Beavers with three steals.

How It Happened

After falling behind 29-20, Minot State went on a 6-0 run with 3:51 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from Jok, to narrow its deficit to 29-26. Northern State answered back and added to its lead, leaving the Beavers down 36-28 entering halftime.

Northern State kept widening its lead after intermission, constructing a 44-34 advantage before Minot State went on a 13-0 run, finished off by Gunville's three, to seize a 47-44 lead with 12:36 to go in the contest. The Wolves then fought back to even things up at 70-70 and send the game to overtime. Minot State shot well from three-point range in the half, hitting eight shots from deep to score 24 of its 42 points.

Minot State then took care of business in extra time, outscoring Northern State 7-2 to seize victory by the 77-72 final score.

Game Notes

» Minot State rallied from an eight-point 36-28 halftime deficit to force overtime and ultimately pick up the victory.
» The Beavers shot well from three-point range, knocking down 10 of 21 long-range attempts.
» Minot State tallied 16 total assists in the game.
» Khari Broadway recorded 10 assists for Minot State.
» Jaxon Gunville was an assassin from behind the three-point line, knocking down seven treys.
» Minot State had a 43-31 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Minot State defense forced 13 turnovers.
» Minot State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 13 offensive boards in the game.
» Jaxon Gunville led the Beavers with 21 points.
» Minot State got a team-high 10 rebounds from Caleb Van De Griend.

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