DICKINSON, N.D. – The Blue Hawk men's basketball team is set to host the first North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) conference double-header of the season this weekend against Bellevue University and Dakota State University. The Blue Hawks take on the Bruins on Friday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and will round out the weekend against the Trojans at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
About Bellevue University Bruins –
- Record – 9-7 overall, 1-0 NSAA
- The Bruins are just one of four North Star teams that have an overall record above .500. The Bruins have picked up wins over Sterling (72-52), Cardinal Stretch (68-54), Peru State (61-52), College of the Ozarks (95-63), Cardinal Stretch (81-71), Mount Marty (73-66), NSAA conference foe, Dakota State (67-54), Westcliff (62-48) and Iowa Wesleyan (71-58).
- As a team, the Bruins are shooting 46.2 from the floor, 32.5 from beyond the arc, and 62.4 from the line. They are averaging 68.8 points, 35.3 rebounds, and 11.5 assists per game.
- Leaders –
- FG% - Justin Motley – 65.7
- 3FG% - Martis Johnson – 41.9
- PPG – Eric Pierce – 12.4
- RPG – Justin Motley – 8.2
- APG – Eric Pierce – 2.8
About Dakota State University Trojans –
- Record – 4-11 overall, 0-1 NSAA
- The four lone wins of the season for the Trojans come against Mount Marty University (98-86), Trinity Bible College (102-64), Mount Marty University (68-64), Northwestern (62-54).
- As a team, the Trojans are shooting 42.5 from the floor, 33.7 from range, and 63.1 from the free-throw line, while averaging 67.7 points, 33.8 boards, and 11 assists per game.
- Leaders –
- FG% - Lamarr Wood – 56.5
- 3FG% - Chris Morales – 45.5
- PPG – Jordan Lynn – 10.7
- RPG – Ronnie Latting – 6.1
- APG – Jordan Lynn – 3.3
- How They Stack Up –
