WSU MEN’S BASKETBALL BEAT CSP 83-73 ON THE ROAD

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Winona State University men’s basketball team met Concordia University, St. Paul, defeating them 83-73 on the road. Luke Haertle paced the Warriors in scoring with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.

How it happened:
Winona State and Concordia-St. Paul traded baskets back and forth early in the game, but a Connor Drew layup assisted by Haertle gave the Warriors an early 12-11 advantage. Two Warrior starters picked up their second fouls late in the first half while sitting as the Warriors took a 30-29 lead into the half with the final score from Isaiah Thompson.

A Luke Haertle layup would get the second half going for Winona State, and the Golden Bears would have an answer for every WSU basket from there on out. Soon after, a three-pointer from Arius Alijosius and five straight points from Haertle extended the lead to eight points. Coming off the bench, Tyler Orr would knock down two key three-pointers in the final six minutes of the game, keeping the lead at a comfortable distance. The Warriors finished the game with a flurry of free throws and won 83-73.

Team comparison:

  • The Warriors held CSP to 34.4% from the field and 20% from the three-point line while shooting 43.8% from the field.

  • WSU outshot the Golden Bears 33-30.

  • CSP led the turnover battle, forcing 10 WSU turnovers compared to Winona State’s 9.

Statistical leaders:

  • Luke Haertle filled the stat sheet with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals.

  • Isaiah Thompson collected another double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds on the night.

  • Arius Alijosius added 10 points off the bench for WSU.

  • Antwon Kimmons led CSP with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.

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