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Spartans Experience Second Half Collapse in Loss to Riverland

By Craig Olson, 02/01/22, 12:15AM CST

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The first half ended with the M State Men’s Basketball team trailing Riverland 35-34, however, the second half belonged to the visiting Blue Devils as they outscored the Spartans 49-22 over the final 20 minutes to post an 84-56 win.

M State shot just 38% (21-55) from the floor and made only 20% (5-25) of their 3’s.  Langston Davis and Larrie Bell scored 13 points apiece and Nic Pearson scored 9.  The rebounding leader was Mert Taylor with 6.  Renell Edwards had a team high 4 assists.

Riverland was led by 18 points and 7 rebounds from Cleveland BedgoodDominik Bangu was also in double figures with 13.  The Blue Devils shot 48.6% (34-70) from the field and dominated the boards, 39-23.

M State (7-12) will host Anoka-Ramsey on Wednesday night.