BISMARCK, N.D. – Winona State men's basketball was able to grind out a defensive battle against UMary to hang on for a 60-47 road win.
After all five starters played over 40 minutes, including four over 50 minutes, in a triple overtime loss at No. 5 Minot State on Friday night, the Warriors utilized strong defense to earn a hard-fought road victory this evening.
How it Happened:
The Warriors jumped out to a 5-0 lead on a three-pointer and layup by
Isaiah Thompson in the opening minutes to give Winona State the lead, which was held for the rest of the game. WSU allowed just two field goals in the game's first 13 minutes and held a 24-5 lead. UMary countered with a 12-0 run to cut WSU's lead to seven, but the Warriors halted the Marauder run and went into the locker room up 28-20.
The eight-point differential was as close as UMary was going to get in the second half, while Winona State held the Marauders to 2-14 (.143) from three in the frame. The Warriors attempted just 13 field goals in the second half, but went 20-26 from the charity stripe to hang on for the 60-47 win.
Individual Leaders:
- Isaiah Thompson continued a monster weekend, scoring 19 points on 6-8 shooting and pulling in 12 rebounds.
- Luke Haertle scored 13 points, making five of six shot attempts.
- Connor Drew added 12 points and nine boards while going 6-6 from the line.
- Kevin McGaskey led the Marauders with 13 points.
Team Comparison:
- Winona State shot 13.6% (3-22) from deep but 41.9% (18-43) overall compared to UMary shooting 24.2% (16-66) from the field and 21.4% (6-28) from three.
- The Warriors notched 26 points in the paint while the Marauders scored 20.
- WSU committed 12 turnovers and UMary turned it over just twice.
Winona State (11-4, 6-3 NSIC) will now open a four-game homestand that begins on Friday, January 10 against Minnesota Crookston.
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