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Late Spurt Helps Wildcats Slip Past Wolves, 80-64
 This story was written by NMU Sports Information. (NMU Photo) 'MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan University men's basketball team extended its winning streak to four games with their 80-64 win over the Timberwolves. With the game tied at 62 and time winding down, the Wildcats went on a crucial 18-2 run during the final five minutes of the game, propelling the Wildcats to their fourth-straight win and eighth of the season. Four 'Cats eclipsed double-digit points, led by Dyland Kuehl with 19 points with seven rebounds and two assists. Sam Schultz was next with a 16-point 15-rebound double-double, with three assists, followed by Carson Smith at 14 points with six rebounds and three assists, and Max Weisbrod at 12 points with four rebounds and assists. For Northwood, Collin Albert: had three triples and 17 points, Jaylen Hodges scored 15 points on six of nine shooting from the floor, and Anthony Sanders had 13 points and four rebounds. The 'Cats shot 30-60 (50%) from the field, 3-15 (20%) from beyond the arc, and hit 17-22 (77.3%) free throws. The 'Cats out-rebounded the Timberwolves 39-29, including 12 offensive boards. The 'Cats led for 92% of the game (36:47), and never trailed. The 'Cats now move to 8-5 overall, and the Timberwolves drop to 3-8 overall. NMU returns to action right before the turn of the calendar when they host Ripon in Marquette on Saturday, December 30, at 3 p.m. |
