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Doane (NE) DOANE 11-12, 5-10
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Winner Northwestern NWC 18-5, 10-5
Doane (NE) DOANE
11-12, 5-10
67
Final
93
Northwestern NWC
18-5, 10-5
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Doane (NE) DOANE 25 42 67
Northwestern NWC 62 31 93

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

Efficient First Half Leads Raiders to Fifth in a Row

ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Northwestern pulled off a commanding 93-67 victory over Doane on Saturday at the Bultman Center. The Red Raiders were on fire, shooting 65.5% from the field and racking up 48 points in the paint.

The action kicked off with Northwestern setting the pace early. Jesse Van Kalsbeek got the day rolling with a free throw, Manny Hammonds quickly followed with a layup, and Jalen Langsy nailed a triple to put the Raiders ahead 6–0. They kept the momentum going, converting 25 out of 32 field goals and stacking up 32 points in the paint by halftime.

As the first half went on, the Raiders stretched their lead with key plays from several contributors. Brennan Reid chipped in with a layup and a free throw, while Langsy sank another shot from beyond the arc. Northwestern's defense was on point, holding the Tigers to a mere 10 field goals on 32 attempts, allowing the Raiders to build a significant lead. Isaac Cordes capped off the half with a three-pointer at the buzzer, putting Northwestern firmly in control at 62–25.

The second half saw Northwestern sustain its solid lead, thanks to efficient scoring in the paint. Van Kalsbeek was pivotal, grabbing rebounds and dishing out assists, including a layup facilitated by Reid at the 17:03 mark. The Raiders' defense shone with multiple steals, as Van Kalsbeek took advantage of turnovers to further widen the gap.

Despite the Tigers' efforts to cut into the deficit with a few successful shots from downtown, Northwestern consistently countered with timely buckets. Langsy added a trey at 10:11, and his layup at 8:55 pushed the lead even further. The Raiders wrapped up the game strong, sealing a comfortable 93-67 triumph by the end of the contest.

GAME NOTES
  • Jesse Van Kalsbeek's near triple-double led the way, as the sophomore had 28 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists.
  • Brennan Reid notched his second consecutive double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
  • Jalen Langsy (17) and Manny Hammonds (10) also scored in double-figures.
  • Hammonds was a perfect 5-for-5 from the field.
  • Luke Korver added six points and three rebounds off the bench.
  • Northwestern shot a scorching 78.1% in the first half and finished at 65.5%.
Up Next: Northwestern will hit the road on Wednesday, traveling to Sioux City to face Briar Cliff. Tip-off is set for 7:45 p.m.
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