DURANT, OK --Darik Dissette registered a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Minot State men's basketball team past the Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm 78-76 on the road Friday.

The Beavers (1-0) had four players score in double figures, led by Dissette, who secured a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Deuce Benjamin added 15 points and six rebounds and Sean De Kovachich helped out with 14 points.

Minot State pulled down 46 rebounds in Friday's game compared to Southeastern Oklahoma State's 45, led by Dissette's 11 boards. The Beavers also cleaned up the offensive glass, turning 16 rebounds into 16 second chance points.

Minot State's defense held Southeastern Oklahoma State to only 40 percent shooting from the field, including 28.6 percent from beyond the arc.

How It Happened

After falling behind 29-24, Minot State went on a 7-0 run with 5:17 left in the first half to take a 31-29 lead. The Beavers then surrendered that lead and entered halftime down 40-37.

After intermission, Minot State came back to even it up at 73-73 before going on a 5-0 run to seize a 78-73 lead with 30 seconds to go in the contest. The Savage Storm narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Beavers still held on for the 78-76 win. Minot State got a boost from its bench in the period, as non-starters accounted for 11 of its 41 total points.

Coaches Comments
Head coach Randall Herbst said "It was a great team win - we just kept grinding away. We had different guys step up at different times and make some plays. To go get a true road win, get tested in multiple areas of the game - the free throw line, the glass, defensive communication, had some guys get in foul trouble - we just kept staying together and kept fighting. Good work team!"

Game Notes

» Darik Dissette gained a double-double for the Beavers with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
» The Beavers held the Savage Storm to only 40 percent shooting from the field.
» Minot State had a 46-45 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Minot State defense forced 13 turnovers.
» Minot State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 16 offensive boards in the game.
» Darik Dissette led the Beavers with a game-high 18 points.
» Minot State got a game-high 11 rebounds from Darik Dissette.

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