BISMARCK, ND --Deuce Benjamin totaled 20 points, but the Minot State men's basketball team fell to the Black Hills State Yellow Jackets 72-65 at Activity Center Friday.

The Beavers (3-3) had two players score in double figures, led by Benjamin, who had 20 points. Darik Dissette added 14 points and two steals and Kiku Parker Jr added eight points, eight assists and three steals.

The Minot State offense was impressive from beyond the arc, knocking down eight threes on 21 attempts. Benjamin hit three treys for the Beavers in the contest.

The Minot State defense was effective at taking away the basketball in Friday's game, forcing 18 Black Hills State turnovers while committing 14. Those takeaways turned into 18 points on the offensive end of the floor. Parker Jr's three steals led the way individually for the Beavers.

How It Happened

After jumping out to a 36-26 advantage, Minot State went on a 7-0 run with 3:06 left in the first half to increase its lead to 43-26. The Beavers then surrendered that lead and entered halftime down 40-31.

After intermission, Minot State managed to gain control and had a 48-40 lead before going on a 14-0 run, finished off by Benjamin's layup, to grow the lead to 62-40 with 11:13 to go in the contest. Black Hills State then asserted control, outscoring the Beavers 32-3 the rest of the way to hand Minot State the 72-65 loss. Minot State shot well from three-point range in the half, hitting five shots from deep to score 15 of its 34 points.

Game Notes

» Minot State found success from beyond the arc, knocking down eight treys in the game.
» The Minot State defense forced 18 turnovers.
» Deuce Benjamin led the Beavers with a game-high 20 points.
» Minot State got a team-high eight rebounds from Trey Brandt.

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