DSU men's basketball returns home Thursday night
December 8, 2010
The Dakota State University men's basketball team returns home on Thursday night for a brief two-game home stand. The Trojans will host NCAA Division III Presentation College in a non-conference game. Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. or 25 minutes after the completion of the women's game at DSU Fieldhouse.
DSU is 6-4 overall record. The Trojans won their final Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) season opener on Dec. 3. DSU defeated Mayville State 77-68 in Mayville, N.D. Presentation is 1-3 overall record. The Saints suffered three straight losses to open the season before recording their first win. On Nov. 30, Presentation defeated Trinity Bible in a high scoring affair, 110-102.
The last time Presentation and Dakota State met was on Nov. 21, 2009 at the Strode Center in Aberdeen, S.D. The Trojans outscored the Saints 29-17 in the first-half and held on for a 57-49 non-conference victory. Both teams struggled from the field as DSU shot 33.3 percent compared to Saints' 27.7 percent. DSU was 21-for-30 from the free-throw line, while Presentation went perfect 6-for-6 at the free-throw line. The Trojans outrebounded the Saints 48-25.
DSU will host Spin-tacular Basketball Show during halftime. Spin-tacular Basketball Show is presented by four-time Guinness World Record holder Bruce Crevier. Creiver has traveled to over 35 countries performing his Spin-tacular Basketball program, and sharing a message of hope to this generation. He has appeared on numerous television shows, and in magazines and newspaper articles across the country.
The game will be available live video from 'America One'. Check on www.dsuathletics.com under 'Upcoming Events' for more information.
MBK Game Notes - 12/8/10
Nick Huntimer, Dakota State University Sports Information Director
