MARQUETTE, Mich. – Following a stunning finish in the GLIAC Quarterfinals where the eighth-seeded Northern Michigan University men's basketball team upset top-seed and No. 11 in the country Ferris State, 70-69, in Big Rapids, Michigan, the men will face Northwood on Saturday afternoon. The Timberwolves came into the tournament as the No. 4 seed and, after defeating Davenport, 82-70, clinched a spot in the league semifinals. NMU and NU will tip off in Allendale, Michigan on Saturday, March 7, at 4 p.m.
The other semifinal matchup will be host Grand Valley State University and Michigan Tech. The winner of that game will go on to face the winner of the NMU versus NU game the following day at 1 p.m. in Allendale.
WEEKLY NOTES
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SATURDAY VS. NORTHWOOD
Live Stats: https://gvsulakers.com/sidearmstats/mbball/summary
Video: https://www.espn.com/watch?id=e77b9d77-79cf-4c5d-82af-bf8fc42908d8
Audio: https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirruscontent/WUPZ
Sunday Video: https://www.espn.com/watch?id=a8570ef6-89c7-4f33-9850-6e27ed24ae7e
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LAST TIME OUT
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The eighth-seeded men's team upset top-seed Ferris State on their home court Tuesday night, 70-69, to advance to the GLIAC semifinals this coming Saturday.
Ben Wolf led the team with a career-high 22 points and four three-pointers while picking up his first collegiate double-double with an additional 11 rebounds.
After trailing by five at the half, the Wildcats fell down briefly in the second before a strong comeback effort by the offensive unit and a defensive stand late, led the team to the come-from-behind victory over then No. 11 Ferris State.
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NMU VERSUS NORTHWOOD
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All-time the Wildcats are 50-21 against the Timberwolves. The fourth-seeded Northwood team owns the edge in 2019-20, however, with two close victories over the Wildcats.
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NMU VERSUS GRAND VALLEY
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The two teams split their regular season series with both teams taking the victory on the road. In January the Wildcats snapped a six-game win-streak for the home Lakers and handed the then-No. 11 team their first loss on home court of the season.
The Lakers responded with a close win of their own in double overtime when they traveled up to Marquette, posting the 82-79 final score.
All-time, the two teams have met 85 times with the opponent owning a 50-35 record over the Wildcats.
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NMU VERSUS MICHIGAN TECH
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NMU and rival MTU split their series earlier this season as a last second buzzer-beater for three from Marcus Matelski gave the Wildcats the victory up in Houghton before the Huskies handed the home team a loss to conclude the regular season late last week.
Since last season, the Wildcats are 3-1 against their biggest rival and own the 133-82 all-time record against the foe.
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50 YEARS OF WOMEN'S SPORTS
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Throughout the 2019-20 season, NMU will celebrate the history of Women's Sports at Northern Michigan. Fans are encouraged to contribute with their favorite and most memorable moments and athletes of NMU women's sports. Please go to THIS LINK to contribute your favorite or most memorable moment and athletes. More information on this year's celebration can be found HERE.
