Ashland, WI -

The Jacks hosted Upper Midwest Athletic Conference opponent the University of Northwestern (MN) today at the Chapple Family Gymnasium.

The Eagles jumped out with the first lead of the game, but the Jacks quickly got back into the game, tying it up at 7-7. The Jacks eventually took a 12-11 lead, but the Eagles would take it back. An 11-0 Eagles run allowed them to build an 8 point lead over the Jacks. The Jacks struggled to get their offense going late in the half and would go into halftime trailing 48-34.

The Jacks started the second half chipping away at the Eagle's lead. However, the Eagles would continue to hit their shots, keeping the Jacks at bay. The Jacks would be able to cut the Eagles lead in half, but it would be too late. The Jacks fell by a final score of 96-75.

Modesta Britten led the Jacks with 18 points, while Brandon Galland tallied 15. Britten and Benny Larry Jr. each grabbed 8 rebounds.

The Jacks will be on the road 1/5 at Crown College. The game is set for a 5pm start.

Northland College is an NCAA Division III institution located in Ashland, WI. The LumberJacks and LumberJills sponsor 14 varsity sports and compete in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference and the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association.