MINOT, ND --The Minot State men's basketball team kept Saint Cloud State to just 35.1 percent shooting from the field, but fell 71-57 to the Huskies at home Friday.

The Beavers (8-7, 5-4) had two players score in double figures, led by Deuce Benjamin, who had 16 points and four steals. Darik Dissette added 15 points and Lovasoa Andriatsarafara added six points and seven rebounds.

The Minot State defense held Saint Cloud State shooters to only 35.1 percent from the field, including 25.9 percent from three-point range. The Beavers also kept Luke Winkel to 3-of-14 shooting in the game.

How It Happened

Minot State struggled out of the gate, falling behind 31-21 heading into halftime.

Minot State could not pull any closer in the second half, losing by a final of 71-57.

Game Notes

» The Beavers held the Huskies to only 35.1 percent shooting from the field.
» Deuce Benjamin led the Beavers with 16 points.
» Minot State got a team-high seven rebounds from Lovasoa Andriatsarafara.

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