MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan University men's basketball team begins conference play on the road this weekend. Starting on Thursday, Dec. 2, the Wildcats will take on Northwood University, the game is set to begin at 8 p.m.
Next the 'Cats will drive to Houghton Mich. to take on Michigan Technological University on Monday, Dec. 6. Tip off for that game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
WEEKLY NOTES:
FOLLOW ALONG
Fans can follow the action using live stats and video.
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Thursday at Northwood
Live Stats: https://timberwolves.gonorthwood.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/boxscores/20211202_amll.xml
Video: https://team1sports.com/northwooduniversity/
Monday at Michigan Tech
Live Stats: https://www.michigantechhuskies.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/boxscores/20211206_julk.xml
Video: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/mtu/
KEY STATS
Senior
Max Bjorklund leads the team in points with 103 in the last six games, Bjorklund also leads the team in free throw percentage with an .840.
Guard
Nick Wagner leads the team in three pointers with 14 so far this season.
NMU VS NORTHWOOD
Northern currently holds a two-game winning streak over the Timberwolves. In their last meeting in February 2021 the 'Cats defeated Northwood, 74-63.
NMU is looking to grow their 12-11 overall record against the Timberwolves.
NMU VS MICHIGAN TECH
The Wildcats have played the Huskies 33 times in program history, and currently have a 14-19 overall record with MTU. In their last meeting in February 2021, the 'Cats fell short to the Huskies but look to have a different outcome on Monday.
