BEMIDJI, MN --The Minot State men's basketball team shot 53.3 percent from beyond the arc on the way to an 89-83 win over the Bemidji State Beavers on the road Saturday.

The Beavers (7-6, 4-3) had five players score in double figures, led by Deuce Benjamin, who had 19 points and four assists. Darik Dissette tacked on 18 points, seven rebounds and five steals and Parker Falcon chipped in as well with 17 points from the bench.

The Minot State defense was effective at taking away the basketball in Saturday's game, forcing 13 Bemidji State turnovers while committing 10. Those takeaways turned into 23 points on the other end of the floor. Dissette's five steals led the way individually for the Beavers.

How It Happened

After jumping out to a 23-20 advantage, Minot State went on a 7-0 run with 7:57 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Benjamin, to increase its lead to 30-20. The Beavers then maintained that lead and entered halftime with a 43-33 advantage. Minot State capitalized on nine Bemidji State turnovers in the period, turning them into 16 points on the other end of the floor.

Minot State kept its lead intact before going on a 5-0 run to grow the lead to 86-74 with 1:36 to go in the contest. The Beavers narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Beavers still cruised the rest of the way for the 89-83 win.

Game Notes

» The Beavers made over half of their attempts from three point range, knocking down eight of 15 shots.
» Minot State never trailed in the second half on its way to victory.
» The Minot State bench made an impact by scoring 29 points to its scoring output.
» Five Minot State players scored 10 or more points.
» The Minot State defense forced 13 turnovers.
» Deuce Benjamin led the Beavers with 19 points.
» Minot State got a team-high seven rebounds from Darik Dissette.

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