Box Score DULUTH, Minn - The North Central University men's basketball team was in action on Wednesday night as they traveled to the College of St. Scholastica for an Upper Midwest Athletic Conference matchup against the Saints. The Rams fell to the Saints on a buzzer beater in Minneapolis in their first matchup in December. Despite a tough effort from the Rams they were unable to prevail against the Saints as they fell 87-73.

Game Vitals

• The Rams shot 43.5 percent (27-for-62) from the field
• The Saints shot 47 percent (31-for-66)

Game Recap

• The first half would be a back and forth affair as neither team could generate any separation or offensive runs. The Rams would take a narrow one point lead into the locker room at half time as they led 42-41 behind a strong half from Micah Filer and Jared High who each posted double figures in the first half. In the second half both teams picked up right where they left off and the game remained a one or two possession contest well into the second half. With just under nine minutes remaining the Saints went on an 8-0 run to go up by the largest margin of the game at that point as they led 73-63. Unfortunately the run would continue the rest of the second half as the Saints would extend their lead to 15 points by the final whistle.

Key Performers

• Micah Filer - 20 pts, 4 assists
• Jared High - 17 pts, 4 reb
• AJ McGrew - 13 pts, 5 reb

  
Next Up
 

• The Rams will continue Upper Midwest Athletic Conference play on Saturday as they will travel to Crown College on Saturday with tip off slated to begin at 4:45 p.m.

 
 
MEDIA: If you need further information, please feel free to contact Justin Brown at 612-343-3539 or email Jdbrown@northcentral.edu.