WOLVES HAVE NO TROUBLE WITH COUGARS IN 70-51 VICTORY

February 28, 2002

Morris, Minn . - Freshman Matt Hammer led the Wolves with 15 points and seven rebounds in Northern State's 70-51 victory over Minnesota-Morris on Friday night.

The game marked each team's final regular season contest and, for UMM, their final game as a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

UM-Morris kept pace with the NSIC champions for the first five minutes of the game until NSU used a 22-4 run to kick start what would be its 15th straight win over the Cougars.

Northern held a lead as large as 34 points in the second half but UMM fought back to pull within 19 at the final gun.

The Wolves were led by Matt Hammer for the second straight game. Hammer notched 15 points and seven rebounds in the game. Dan Lund finished with 14 points on 6-of-11 from the floor while Adam Grant turned in a ten point, six rebound night.

The Cougars' Adam Girtman recorded a solid performance with 11 points, ten rebounds and seven assists for the home team. David Holler completed his 15th straight game in double-figures with 11 on the night.

Northern State (19-8, 15-3 NSIC) will host a first round game in the NSIC tournament next Wednesday, March 5. Tickets will go on sale beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the NSU ticket counter.

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