NDSCS Men's Basketball 5-Peat as Region Champions
Following a 74-59 win over Dawson CC in the Region XIII Championship, the NDSCS Men's Basketball team completed their fifth consecutive run to a Region Championship.
76
North Dakota State College of Science
88
Indian Hills Community College
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
North Dakota State College of Science
|
39 | 37 | 76 |
|
Indian Hills Community College
|
33 | 55 | 88 |
59
Dawson Community College
74
North Dakota State College of Science
| 2nd - 0:00 | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dawson Community College
|
23 | 36 | 59 |
|
North Dakota State College of Science
|
33 | 41 | 74 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
North Dakota State College of Science
Pts:
Melvin Newbern Jr.
- 30
Reb:
Melvin Newbern Jr.
- 11
Ast:
Melvin Newbern Jr.
- 6
Indian Hills Community College
Pts:
Shane Gatling
- 22
Reb:
Ivan Aurrecoechea
- 12
Ast:
Devontae Lane
- 8
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | North Dakota State College of Science | Indian Hills Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (28-57) | (27-54) |
| Field Goal % | 49.1% | 50.0% |
| Rebounds | 26 | 31 |
| Assists | 15 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 12 |
Game Leaders
Dawson Community College
Pts:
Tyrel Harper
- 18
Reb:
Tyrel Harper
- 9
Ast:
Travon Hamilton
- 3
North Dakota State College of Science
Pts:
Sam Baker
- 23
Reb:
Melvin Newbern Jr.
- 9
Ast:
Melvin Newbern Jr.
- 5
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Dawson Community College | North Dakota State College of Science |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (22-61) | (27-58) |
| Field Goal % | 36.1% | 46.6% |
| Rebounds | 30 | 44 |
| Assists | 6 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 15 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 22 | 8 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 10 | 14 |
| Bench Pts | 20 | 7 |
March 9, 2018
Following a 74-59 win over Dawson CC in the Region XIII Championship, the NDSCS Men's Basketball team completed their fifth consecutive run to a Region Championship.
The Wildcats finished the season with a 26-7 record after to falling to Indian Hills CC in the District XI Championship, 76-88. Melvin Newbern Jr. led the way for NDSCS with 30 points and 11 rebounds. As a team, the Wildcats shot 49% from the field, 56% from three, and 100% from the foul line.
Three Wildcats were named to the Mon-Dak All Conference team. Melvin Newbern was named conference MVP. Sam Baker was a First Team selection and Johnnie Turner III was a Second Team selection.
