MINOT, ND --Melvin Newbern and Max Cody each recorded double-doubles to help lead the Minot State men's basketball team past the Minnesota-Crookston Golden Eagles 88-83 at home Friday.

The Beavers (9-3, 3-3) had four players score in double figures, led by Newbern, who put together a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Kody Dwyer tacked on 18 points and seven rebounds and Camron Dunfee helped out with 13 points.

Minot State out-rebounded Minnesota-Crookston 31-26 in Friday's game, paced by Newbern's 10 boards.

How It Happened

After falling behind 3-2, Minot State went on a 6-0 run with 18:29 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from Dwyer, to take an 8-3 lead. The Beavers then surrendered that lead and entered halftime down 51-46.

After intermission, Minot State managed to gain control and had an 82-81 lead before going on a 6-0 run to grow the lead to 88-81 with seven seconds to go in the contest. The Golden Eagles narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Beavers still held on for the 88-83 win. Minot State capitalized on six Minnesota-Crookston turnovers in the period, collecting 11 points off those turnovers.

Game Notes

» Minot State got double-doubles from both Melvin Newbern and Max Cody.
» Max Cody collected 10 assists for Minot State.
» Minot State had a 31-26 edge on the boards in the win.
» Melvin Newbern led the Beavers with a game-high 20 points.
» Minot State got a game-high 10 rebounds from Melvin Newbern.

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