MINOT, N.D. – David Akibo and Dorian Aluyi both finished with double-doubles, but it wasn't enough as Minnesota State Mankato overcame an 11-point deficit to force overtime and then pulled away for an 82-76 overtime win in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference men's basketball Friday at the Minot State Dome.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Minot State outscored Minnesota State 36-32 in the first half, shooting a stellar 51.6 percent from the field, hitting 16 shots from the field.
• The Mavericks erased an 11-point Minot State lead and withstood an open look at the game winner for the Beavers at the buzzer to force overtime, outscoring Minot State 35-31 in the second half.
• Minnesota State outscored Minot State 15-9 in the extra session.

BEAVER TRACKS

• David Akibo continued solid NSIC play with a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds, while finishing with three blocked shots.
• Max Cody netted 20 points and dished out a team-high seven assists, hitting two 3-pointers and eight field goals for Minot State.
• Dorian Aluyi scored 16 points and added 10 rebounds – including five offensive boards – knocking down 7 of 11 from the field.

TEAM NOTES

• Minot State outrebounded Minnesota State 44-40 in the game and pulled down four more offensive rebounds than the Mavericks.
• The Beavers had the hot hand early, knocking down 16 of 31 from the field in the first half.
• The game featured six ties and four lead changes.
• The Beavers held a 44-26 advantage in the paint, but were outscored 24-12 on 3-pointers.
• Minot State drops to 6-10 overall and 1-6 in NSIC play, while Minnesota State improved to 10-3 and 6-1.

UP NEXT
Minot State continues a three-game homestand with an NSIC game against Concordia-St. Paul Saturday at the Minot State Dome starting at 5:30 p.m.