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Hastings HASTINGS 1-13, 0-7
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Winner Northwestern NWC 15-0, 7-0
Hastings HASTINGS
1-13, 0-7
86
Final
95
Northwestern NWC
15-0, 7-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Hastings HASTINGS 36 50 86
Northwestern NWC 53 42 95

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

Northwestern Holds Off Second-Half Test at Home

ORANGE CITY, Iowa – No. 7 Northwestern opened the New Year with a single-digit win at home, holding off Hastings 95-86 in the Bultman Center.

The Raiders took control early in the first half, opening with consecutive free throws by Alex Van Kalsbeek at 19:59 and a 3-pointer from Kaleb Booth at 19:42 to establish a 5-0 lead. Jesse Van Kalsbeek contributed significantly to the offense, adding points with a layup and dunk, while Zach LaFave's defensive rebounds helped maintain possession. With a strong finish, including a 3-pointer by Conner Geddes at 2:01, the Red Raiders secured a 53-36 lead by the end of the half.

In the second half, the Raiders maintained a consistent lead over the Broncos, with Alex Van Kalsbeek contributing significantly through multiple successful free throws and layups, including a layup at 10:32 that maintained the lead at 66-59. Jesse Van Kalsbeek was active on both ends, securing key rebounds, a steal, and converting free throws to keep the team ahead. Marcus Kelderman added a 3-pointer with 4:12 remaining, extending the lead to 69-59. The Red Raiders' defense was solid, with Jalen Langsy and Kaleb Booth each recording steals in the half, helping to secure a 95-86 victory.

GAME NOTES
  • Alex Van Kalsbeek led all scorers with 28 points.
  • He now sits 53 points away from becoming the all-time leading scorer at Northwestern.
  • Jesse Van Kalsbeek recorded his third career double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
  • Jalen Langsy added 19 points and collected three steals.
  • Kaleb Booth led the Raiders with five assists.
  • Northwestern made a season-high 25 free throws on 29 attempts.
  • They eclipsed the 90-point threshold for the eighth time this season.
Up Next: Northwestern is back in action on Saturday, heading to Fremont, Nebraska to take on the Midland Warriors.
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