MINOT, ND -- The Minot State men's basketball team saw all five starters score in double figures and knocked off the Concordia-Saint Paul Golden Bears 92-78 at home Friday. It was also a strong shooting night as they at times felt like could not miss.

The Beavers (19-3, 10-3) had five players score in double figures, led by Caleb Van De Griend, who had 23 points and 8 rebounds. Jalen Cook tacked on 19 points and Jaxon Gunville chipped in as well with 14 points and 2 steals.

Minot State did a stellar job taking care of the basketball, dishing out 13 assists while turning the ball over 6 times. Individually, Trey Brandt was on top of the distribution list for the Beavers with 3 assists.

Ayouba Berthe also found himself with 14 points but more importantly was tasked with guarding CSP's best in Antwan Kimmons. He and the Beavers had themselves a good night.

"It felt great. After going on that three-game losing streak, we had to pick it back up. The whole team came together, and we had to go back to where we were preseason…get back on the winning track. And this was a good team that we just played, so that was a big win for us," Berthe said.
 
How It Happened
After jumping out to a 21-18 advantage, Minot State went on a 7-0 run with 11:28 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Sam West, to increase its lead to 28-18. The Beavers then lost some of that lead but still entered halftime with a 46-38 advantage.

Minot State kept its lead intact before going on a 10-0 run, finished off by Gunville's three, to grow the lead to 83-66 with 5:41 to go in the contest. The Golden Bears narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Beavers still cruised the rest of the way for the 92-78 win.
 
 
Game Notes
» The Beavers shot well from three point range, knocking down 11 of 23 long range attempts.
» Minot State never trailed in the second half on its way to victory.
» Every Minot State starter scored in double figures.
» Five Minot State players scored 10 or more points.
» Minot State had a 33-32 edge on the boards in the win.
» Minot State turned the ball over 6 times while dishing out 13 assists.
» Caleb Van De Griend led the Beavers with 23 points.
» Minot State got a game-high 8 rebounds from Caleb Van De Griend.
 
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