"Our defense is improving and today again it was the difference as we held them to 25 first half points," stated M State Head Coach Shawn Sorenson.  "When we limit teams to one shot per possession it allows us to get easier opportunities on offense and that really helped us find a rhythm today.  Exciting week ahead as the players get to focus on studying for finals and then a great opportunity to finish the first half of our season strong with two games at the CLC Invite."

Austin Miller led the way for M State with 25 points, making 5-of-7 shots from beyond the arc. He also had 5 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal. Alend Alemadi made 6-of-8 free throws and finished with 15 points and 5 assists. Samuel Priem and Aaron Solberg each contributed 13 points. Solberg made all six of his field goal attempts and grabbed 6 rebounds, and Priem gathered four boards. 

M State shot 55.6% (30-54) from the field and made 56.5% (13-23) from 3-point range. The Spartans also took good care of the ball with only eleven turnovers. 

Mayville hit just 36% (23-64) of their shots. They were led by Matthew Slaba with 13 points and Cory Norman with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Romello Hicks added 8 points and 6 steals and Darrel Wilson had a team high 5 assists. 

The Spartans will play Central Lakes on Friday at 8:00pm and Rainy River at 2:00pm Saturday in the Central Lakes College Invite in Brainerd.