66
North Central (MN) NCU 4-11
74
Winner Northland NC 5-10
North Central (MN) NCU
4-11
66
Final
74
Northland NC
5-10
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
North Central (MN) NCU 38 28 66
Northland NC 36 38 74

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Jacks Cruise Past Rams

Ashland, WI –
 
The Jacks hosted Upper Midwest Athletic Conference opponent the North Central University Rams today at the Chapple Family Gymnasium.
 
The Jacks got off to a slow start, as the Rams would go on an 8-0 run to start the game. However, it wouldn't take the Jacks long to get their offense going and tie it up at 8-8. The teams would be evenly matched the rest of the half as they would trade leads numerous times. The Jacks would start to pull away with a five-point lead, but the Rams battled back to take a five-point lead of their own. The Jacks would go into the second half down 38-36.
 
The Jacks started the second half by taking a 39-38 lead. The Jacks offense would find its rhythm as they widened their lead over the Rams by six. The Rams started to make a comeback, but the Jacks would keep them at bay and maintain their lead. The Jacks wouldn't lose their lead for the remainder of the game. They went on to win by a final score of 74-66.
 
Modesta Britten led the Jacks with a team high 21 points, while Ethan Rycenga recorded 18. Britten also led the Jacks with 12 rebounds, while Brandon Galland tallied 7.
 
The Jacks will be back in action 1/12 at home against the University of Minnesota Morris Cougars. Tip off is set for 5pm.
 
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.