The Northern Michigan University basketball teams dropped a pair of games Thursday night on the road at Wisconsin-Parkside. The women lost, 73-52, and the men fell, 75-68.
Click the AUDIO buttons to hear interviews with Alyssa Nimz and Brian Parzych. (UW-Parkside photo)
WOMEN'S GAME RECAP WRITTEN BY NMU SPORTS INFORMATION
KENOSHA, Wis. - The Northern Michigan University Women's basketball team took the trip to Kenosha, Wisconsin, where the Parkside Rangers used efficient three-point shooting to down the 'Cats 73-52 on Thursday (Feb. 3).
Parkside improves to 10-11, 7-6 in the GLIAC while NMU falls to 8-10 and 3-8 in GLIAC play.
The Wildcats will head over to Hammond, Indiana for a Saturday matchup with the Purdue Northwest Pride. Tip-off is slated for 2 p.m.
MEN'S GAME RECAP WRITTEN BY NMU SPORTS INFORMATION
KENOSHA, Wis. - The Northern Michigan University Men's basketball team dropped a 75-68 road contest at Wisconsin-Parkside on Thursday (Feb. 3).
NMU fell to 9-11, 5-8 in the GLIAC while Parkside improved to 11-9 overall and a 8-5 record in the conference.
Nick Wagner scored his first points on a corner three followed by a Justin Brookens jumper to quickly get the deficit back to one point at the second media timeout.
The Rangers continued to stay hot on offense, stretching their lead to 61-52 with seven minutes to play.
Justin Brookens knocked down a triple from the top of the key, making it a 64-57 game.
Foul trouble hurt the Wildcats down the stretch as the Rangers got to the line often, converting their opportunities and claiming a 75-68 victory over NMU.
The Wildcats will make the trip to Hammond, Indiana for a Saturday matchup with the Purdue Northwest Pride. Game time is scheduled for 4 p.m.
Click the AUDIO buttons to hear interviews with Alyssa Nimz and Brian Parzych. (UW-Parkside photo)
WOMEN'S GAME RECAP WRITTEN BY NMU SPORTS INFORMATION
KENOSHA, Wis. - The Northern Michigan University Women's basketball team took the trip to Kenosha, Wisconsin, where the Parkside Rangers used efficient three-point shooting to down the 'Cats 73-52 on Thursday (Feb. 3).
Parkside improves to 10-11, 7-6 in the GLIAC while NMU falls to 8-10 and 3-8 in GLIAC play.
- Kayla Tierney led NMU with 12 points, connecting on four of seven attempts from beyond the three-point line.
- Makaylee Kuhn led the 'Cats on the boards with six. Kuhn also reached double figures with 11 points.
- Parkside had the hot-hand from deep all night, converting on 14 three-pointers.
- Northern shot 20-58 (34.5%) from the field while the Rangers shot 26-61 (42.6%).
The Wildcats will head over to Hammond, Indiana for a Saturday matchup with the Purdue Northwest Pride. Tip-off is slated for 2 p.m.
MEN'S GAME RECAP WRITTEN BY NMU SPORTS INFORMATION
KENOSHA, Wis. - The Northern Michigan University Men's basketball team dropped a 75-68 road contest at Wisconsin-Parkside on Thursday (Feb. 3).
NMU fell to 9-11, 5-8 in the GLIAC while Parkside improved to 11-9 overall and a 8-5 record in the conference.
- Max Bjorklund led all scorers with 20 points.
- Justin Brookens, Carson Smith, and John Kerr each reached double figures in scoring.
- Carson Smith and Sam Schultz each pulled down 8 rebounds.
- Northern shot 26-65 (40%) from the floor while Parkside shot 26-50 (52%).
Nick Wagner scored his first points on a corner three followed by a Justin Brookens jumper to quickly get the deficit back to one point at the second media timeout.
The Rangers continued to stay hot on offense, stretching their lead to 61-52 with seven minutes to play.
Justin Brookens knocked down a triple from the top of the key, making it a 64-57 game.
Foul trouble hurt the Wildcats down the stretch as the Rangers got to the line often, converting their opportunities and claiming a 75-68 victory over NMU.
The Wildcats will make the trip to Hammond, Indiana for a Saturday matchup with the Purdue Northwest Pride. Game time is scheduled for 4 p.m.
