(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Men's Basketball team returns to Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) home action on Friday, February 11 and Saturday, February 12 when they host Bemidji State University (BSU) and the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) respectively. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday and 6 p.m. on Saturday.
The Golden Eagles have an overall record of 6-14 and NSIC record of 2-14 after dropping an 62-60 decision at the University of Mary on Friday and a 94-67 decision at Northern State University on Saturday.
Eric Dearden (Sr, G, Riverton, Utah) leads U of M, Crookston averaging 14.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.
Larry Brown (Jr, F, St. Paul, Minn.) is averaging 12.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
Adam Hendricks (Sr, F, Watertown, Minn.) is averaging 10.9 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.
Golden Eagles vs. Bemidji State University Friday, February 11 8 p.m.
The Beavers hold an overall record of 7-13 and NSIC record of 4-12 after dropping a 89-75 decision to the University of Minnesota Duluth on Saturday. BSU is led by James Ellisor who is averaging 16.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Pat Cassidy is averaging 11.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. Lance Rongstad is averaging 11.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. Mason Walters is averaging 10.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. Bryce Tesdahl is averaging 10.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. The Beavers defeated the Golden Eagles 88-63 back on December 4.
Golden Eagles vs. University of Minnesota Duluth Saturday, February 12 6 p.m.
The Bulldogs have an overall record of 8-12 and NSIC record of 6-10 after defeating Bemidji State University 89-75 on the road last Saturday. UMD is led by Ryan Rasmussen who is averaging 17.4 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. Jake Hottenstine is averaging 13.8 points and five rebounds per game. The Bulldogs defeated the Golden Eagles by a 68-44 score back on December 3.
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).