MINOT, N.D. -- The 19th-ranked Minot State men's basketball team kept Bemidji State to just 20 percent from beyond the 3-point arc in a 5-for-25 shooting performance on the way to a 62-58 victory over the visiting Beavers at the MSU Dome on Thursday in NSIC action.

The Beavers (17-4 overall, 12-3 NSIC) had two players score in double figures, led by Jalen Cook, who had 17 points. Khari Broadway tacked on 13 points, four assists and two steals and Ben Bohl added eight points and six rebounds. 
 

The Minot State offense was very productive from three-point land, pouring in 12 threes on 26 attempts. Cook was the most prolific shooter for the Beavers, draining five treys in the contest. a new career high in 3s for the junior guard.

"I missed my first one but then I was able to see one go into the basket and that's always a huge confidence boost," Cook said. "And the next one felt good, and the shots just felt good today."

Minot State's defense held Bemidji State to only 20 percent shooting from beyond the arc and 37.5 percent from the field.

How It Happened

After falling behind 31-29, Minot State went on an 8-0 run with 1:24 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Cook, to take a 37-31 lead. The Beavers then lost some of that lead, but still entered halftime with a 37-32 advantage. Minot State relied on its three-point shooting in the period, knocking down eight shots to account for 24 of its 37 points.
 

Minot State kept its lead intact before going on an 8-0 run, finished off by Cook's three, to grow the lead to 50-41 with 13:18 to go in the contest. Bemidji State narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Beavers still held on for the 62-58 win. Minot State shot well from three-point range in the half, hitting four shots from deep to score 12 of its 25 points.

Game Notes

» The Beavers shot well from three-point range, knocking down 12 of 26 long-range attempts.
» The Beavers held Bemidji State to only 37.5 percent shooting from the field.
» Minot State never trailed in the second half on its way to victory.
» Minot State had a stellar day defensively, holding Bemidji State to 20 percent from three-point land on 25 attempts.
» The Minot State bench came alive by scoring 26 points to its scoring output.
» The Beavers were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, tallying five blocks as a team.
» Jalen Cook led the Beavers with 17 points.
» Minot State got a team-high 10 rebounds from Connor Hollenbeck.

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