MARQUETTE, MI. - The Northern Michigan University men's basketball team hosted the St. Cloud State University Huskies in a non-conference game for their first home game of the weekend. 

The 'Cats fell short after an intense second half by a final score of 89-73. 

FIRST HALF

The 'Cats got off to a slow start but a momentum building three-pointer from guard Nick Wagner gave the Wildcats the push they needed to chase a lead. 

Midway through the first half, the 'Cats were down 27-16. The Wildcats fought hard to come back in the closing portion of the half, with Brian Parzych draining both of his free throw opportunities. 

Although falling short in the first half 40-28, the Wildcats played well defensively. Parzych pulled down four rebounds helping the 'Cats close the gap against the Huskies. 

SECOND HALF 

As the Wildcats looked to rally back in the second half, center Ben Wolf and guard Tre Harvey put up eight points between the two of them in the opening five minutes bringing the score to 52-35. 

Down 62-46 with 10 minutes remaining, Harvey drained a jumper, giving the Wildcat bench the extra push they needed to close in on the Huskies. 

After previously trailing by 16 points, the 'Cats battled hard to close the gap to single digits, making the score 72-64 with 5:38 remaining in the game. 

The 'Cats fell to the Huskies in a hard fought game 89-73. 

STAT LEADERS

Strong defensive play by the Wildcats led Sam Schultz to five rebounds and Parzych to four. 

Senior players Max Bjorklund and Harvey led the Wildcats in points with 16 a piece. 

UP NEXT

On Sunday, Nov. 28, the 'Cats take home court against University of Minnesota-Duluth for another non-conference game. The Wildcats tip off at 12 p.m. in the Berry Events Center.