SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Winona State University men's basketball team faced off against Augustana University to begin the Warriors Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) weekend, winning 72-55.
Jhei-R Jones led the Warriors with 25 points on 9-11 shooting, going perfect from beyond the arc.
How it Happened:
Tyler Mason would get on the board first for the Warriors knocking down a three pointer. Both teams would battle for most of the first half before Winona State would go on an 11-0 run behind seven points from senior Connor Drew including a three pointer, layup and a jumper. A Connor Drew layup would end the half with the Warriors up 36-25.
The second half would begin with a free throw from Isaiah Thompson, but Augustana would quickly cut the lead to single digits with a tip in from Bennett Fried from the Vikings. Extending the lead for the Warriors would be Jhei-R Jones with 11 quick points including two three pointers and three free throws. The Warriors would put the game away with free throws from Tyson Keil and a three from Tyler Orr. Winona State wins 72-55.
Team Comparison:
- The Warriors shot 52% from the field while holding the Vikings to 36%.
- WSU shot 50% from the line, the lowest mark so far this season.
- Winona State grabbed 33 rebounds, just one more than Augustana.
- The Warriors held the lead for over 36 minutes in the game.
Statistical Leaders:
- Jhei-R Jones led Winona State with 25 points shooting 81.1% from the floor.
- Coming in behind Jones was Connor Drew with 14 points and 8 rebounds.
- Sam Rensch led the Vikings with 12 points on 40% shooting.
- Luke Haertle Chipped in 11 points and two rebounds.
Winona State (7-1, 2-0 NSIC) is next in action on Saturday, December 7 at 5:30pm where they face off against Wayne State College inside Rice Auditorium.
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