By: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Information Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Men’s Basketball squad withheld a second half rally from a resilient Mayville State University (MSU) team and went on to defeat the Comets 73-60 in a non-conference game tonight at Lysasker Gymnasium in Crookston, Minn.

The Golden Eagles raced out to a 32-18 lead at the half shooting 52.4% (11-21) while holding MSU to just 31.8% (7-22). However, it was the Comets who came out firing in the second half as they went on a 22-8 run to tie the game at 40 all with 13:10 to go in the game. The streaks continued but this time it was on the side of U of M, Crookston as the Golden Eagles outscored the Comets 17-4 to take a 57-44 lead with 5:10 left in the game. From there on out, neither team really established a definite advantage with both teams trading field goals and free throws to close out the game 73-60 in favor of the Golden Eagles.

U of M, Crookston had eight players score including four in double figures. Akeem Cubie (6-6, Sr, G, Minneapolis, Minn.) led the Golden Eagles with 19 points (8-11) and eight defensive boards. Jacolby Anderson (6-1, Sr, G, Lancaster, Tex.) added 18 points (5-19) and went 7-7 from the free throw line. Almir Krdzalic (5-11, Jr, G, Sioux Falls, S.D.) scored 17 points (4-6) and went 9-10 from the free throw line. Trent Graves (6-8, Sr, F, Hartford, S.D.) scored ten points (3-4) with three rebounds.

MSU was led by a valiant effort from Gus Kueber who led all scorers with 22 points (8-15) and ten rebounds. He also had two assists, two blocks and a steal.

The Golden Eagles improve to 4-2 on the season. The Comets fall to 7-6.

U of M, Crookston returns to NSIC action on Saturday, December 9 at 6 p.m. when they travel to MSU Moorhead.

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The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).
    
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