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Nike
78
Mayville State MSU 2-3
120
Winner Northwestern NWC 4-0
Mayville State MSU
2-3
78
Final
120
Northwestern NWC
4-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Mayville State MSU 37 41 78
Northwestern NWC 60 60 120

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | NWC Athletic Communications

Explosive Offense Carries Raiders to Victory

ORANGE CITY, Iowa – The Northwestern men's basketball team concluded the 2024 Pizza Ranch Classic with a 120-78 victory over Mayville State, continuing a string of impressive offensive performances to begin the season.

Mayville State would take its only lead of the day at 3-2 at 19:26 after a made three before the Raiders would push to a 20-8 lead at the 14:20 mark in the first half.  Scoring opportunities for the Comets would be few as Northwestern's defense was able to force unbalanced and hurried shots.  Back to back three pointers from Jalen Langsy and Marcus Kelderman extended the Northwestern lead 31-14 with 11:37 left in the half.  The Raiders ended the half strong off of consecutive buckets by Alex Van Kalsbeek to lead 60-37.

In the second half, Northwestern kept its lead and never looked back.  A Langsy three followed by a Kelderman dunk would ignite the Red Raider crowd while giving Northwestern an 84-55 lead with 13:56 left on the clock.  The Raiders broke 100 points on a Kaleb Booth three pointer with 8:50 left.  Mason Coppock would end the scoring on the day with a three, bringing the final score to 120-78.  Northwestern showed quality depth with major contributions from a multitude of players off the bench.

GAME NOTES
  • The Northwestern offense continued to build on its past performances, shooting 60.9% on the day.
  • The Raiders scored 34 points in the paint, while scoring 11 off turnovers.
  • Northwestern scored 34 points off the bench between nine different players.
  • Jalen Langsy was one of two leading scorers with 23 points, going 5/6 from three.  He also tallied two assists and two steals.
  • Alex Van Kalsbeek was the other leading scorer with 23 points, he also contributed nine rebounds and 5 assists.
  • Jesse Van Kalsbeek contributed nine points and eight rebounds.
  • Conner Geddes was once again the top scorer off the bench with 11 points.
Up Next: Northwestern will resume action in a GPAC contest vs Mount Marty on Saturday, November 16 in Yankton, SD.
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