MINOT, ND - The Minot State men's basketball team went into the halftime break trailing Montana State Billings 52-44, but fought back from the deficit to knock off the Yellowjackets 95-90 at MSU Dome Friday.

The Beavers (3-1) had four players score in double figures, led by Sean De Kovachich, who had 33 points and eight rebounds. Darik Dissette added 14 points, seven rebounds and two steals and Deuce Benjamin helped out with 14 points and six assists.

Led by Dissette's two offensive rebounds, Minot State did a great job crashing the offensive glass, pulling down 11 boards that resulted in eight second chance points.

How It Happened

After falling behind 29-25, Minot State went on a 7-0 run with 8:56 left in the first half to take a 32-29 lead. The Beavers then surrendered that lead and entered halftime down 52-44.

Minot State narrowed its deficit to 69-68 before going on a 7-0 run to seize a 75-69 lead with 10:54 to go in the contest. The Yellowjackets narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Beavers still held on for the 95-90 win. Minot State got out on the break in the period, scoring 13 fast break points.

Coaches Comments
Following the win, Head Coach Randall Herbst said "Down 8 at half - what a battle! Their press caused us some problems. Montana Billings had 18 points off turnovers in the first half - 2nd half we cleaned things up somewhat, and they only had 4 points off of turnovers. We stepped up to the line and hit our free throws. That's a really good team win against a really good basketball team. We just kept fighting, and I'm happy for the team!".

Game Notes

» Isaiah Alexander notched a double-double for the Beavers with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
» Minot State rallied from an eight-point 52-44 halftime deficit to pick up the win.
» Minot State had a 44-38 edge on the boards in the win.
» Minot State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 11 offensive boards in the game.
» Sean De Kovachich led the Beavers with a game and career-high 33 points.
» Minot State got a game-high 11 rebounds from Isaiah Alexander.

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