MINOT, ND --The Minot State men's basketball team held Minnesota-Duluth to just 12.5 percent from beyond the arc in a 3-for-24 shooting performance on the way to an 80-63 victory over the Bulldogs at home Saturday.

The Beavers (15-7, 9-7) had three players score in double figures, led by Kody Dwyer, who had 18 points and two blocks. Max Cody tacked on 11 points and five assists and Ben Bohl chipped in as well with 11 points and three steals.

With his 18 points, Kody Dwyer surpassed 1000 career points at Minot State. 
 

The Minot State offense was very productive from three point land, making eight threes on 17 attempts. Bohl was the most prolific shooter for the Beavers, draining three treys in the contest.

Minot State's defense held Minnesota-Duluth to only 12.5 percent shooting from beyond the arc. The Beavers also limited Drew Blair to 0-of-8 shooting from downtown and four points in the game. The Bulldogs did not have much luck cleaning up their misses on the offensive glass either, as they finished with eight offensive rebounds and managed nine second chance points while Minot State cleared 31 defensive rebounds.

The last Minot State victory over a top 25 opponent came over No. 21 Auguatana on Dec. 9, 2016. 

How It Happened

After jumping out to a 23-14 advantage, Minot State went on a 7-0 run with 7:56 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Jaxon Gunville, to increase its lead to 30-14. The Beavers then lost some of that lead, but still entered halftime with a 38-25 advantage. Minot State got a great contribution from its bench in the period, as non-starters accounted for 14 of its 38 total points.

Minot State kept its lead intact before going on a 6-0 run to grow the lead to 68-51 with 4:05 to go in the contest. The Beavers held onto that lead for the rest of the game for the 80-63 win. Minot State made the most of five offensive rebounds to tack on seven second chance points out of 42 total in the period.

Game Notes

» The Beavers shot well from three point range, knocking down eight of 17 long range attempts.
» Minot State never trailed in the second half on its way to victory.
» Minot State had a stellar day defensively, holding Minnesota-Duluth to 12 percent from beyond the arc on 24 attempts.
» Minot State had a 39-36 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Minot State defense forced 13 turnovers.
» Kody Dwyer led the Beavers with 18 points.
» Minot State got a team-high eight rebounds from Eli Cave.

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