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Winner Northwestern NWC 3-0
88
Clarke (IA) CLARKE 1-1
Winner
Northwestern NWC
3-0
91
Final
88
Clarke (IA) CLARKE
1-1
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Northwestern NWC 45 46 91
Clarke (IA) CLARKE 36 52 88

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

Northwestern Upends Clarke in Close Contest

DUBUQUE, Iowa – A late Clarke run did not stifle the No. 8-ranked Red Raider men's basketball team, as Northwestern won 91-88 on the road.

Northwestern opened the first half with a strong start, taking an early lead with a series of effective plays in the paint. Jesse Van Kalsbeek was instrumental, contributing multiple layups and free throws to help the Raiders maintain control. Despite some turnovers, the Red Raiders' defense managed to limit the Pride's scoring opportunities, with Manny Hammonds and Isaac Cordes making key steals. 

As the half progressed, Northwestern extended their lead to nine points with just 38 seconds remaining, thanks to consistent scoring from both inside and beyond the arc. Clarke attempted to close the gap with a brief run, but the Red Raiders' efficient shooting and defensive stops kept them ahead. The half concluded with the Raiders leading 45-36.

In the second half, Northwestern maintained momentum with a strong start, highlighted by Van Kalsbeek's layup and Jalen Langsy's three-point play, pushing the score to 50-42. Despite the Pride closing the gap multiple times, the Raiders responded with key baskets, including a three-pointer from Hammonds at 13:30 and Langsy's consistent scoring. The Red Raiders built on these efforts to extend their lead, matching their largest lead of nine points with 12:02 in the game.

Clarke then responded by tying the game at 67 with 7:25 on the clock, later grabbing on to a slim lead that they held through the final media timeout. Trailing 80-75 with under three minutes to go, Hammonds nailed a three to cut the deficit to two before Langsy drained a shot from beyond the arc with two minutes left to make it 82-81. Hammonds gave the Raiders the lead again in the next possession, laying it in before another three-pointer by Hammonds at the one-minute mark put Northwestern ahead for good.

GAME NOTES
  • The Raiders had three 20-point scorers for the second consecutive game.
  • Jesse Van Kalsbeek led all scorers with 28 points.
  • He had his third double-double in as many games, adding 13 boards.
  • Manny Hammonds made five threes, scoring 23 points.
  • Jalen Langsy added 22 points, going 7-for-7 from the charity stripe.
  • Isaac Cordes had three steals.
  • Grant Tigges picked up nine points and six rebounds.
  • Northwestern has eclipsed 90 points in each game this season.
Up Next: Northwestern will stay in Dubuque tomorrow, facing Saint Francis (Ind.) in a neutral-site tilt.
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