MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan University men's basketball team has two home conference games this weekend, starting Thursday, Dec. 9. Northern will take on Ferris State University with tip off set for 7:45 p.m.
Next the 'Cats take on Lake Superior State University on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 3:15 p.m.
TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE
The NMU Men's and Women's Basketball teams would like your help on Saturday, Dec. 11. Please make plans to attend Saturday's games against Lake Superior State and bring in new, unopened, and unwrapped toys to donate to our local Salvation Army to stay in the community during this holiday season. There will be a table set up in the Berry Events Center by the front entrance.
The Saturday doubleheader on Dec. 11 is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. with the Wildcat women hosting the Lakers followed by the men at 3:15 p.m.
The mission of the Marine Toys for Tots program is to distribute toys to less fortunate children at Christmas.
Don't miss out on an opportunity to support Wildcat Basketball while also supporting a great cause that will help spread holiday cheer to the Marquette community this year.
WEEKLY NOTES:
FOLLOW ALONG
Fans can follow the action using live stats and video.
Follow @NMU_Wildcats on Twitter for continued coverage throughout the week.
Thursday vs Ferris State
Live Stats: https://nmuwildcats.com/sidearmstats/mbball/summary
Video: https://nmuwildcats.com/watch/?Live=4&type=Live
Saturday vs Lake Superior State
Live Stats: https://nmuwildcats.com/sidearmstats/mbball/summary
Video: https://nmuwildcats.com/watch/?Live=4&type=Live
KEY STATS
Senior
Max Bjorklund leads the team in points with 122 in the last seven games, averaging 17 points a game. Bjorklund also leads the team in free throw percentage with an .840.
Guard
Nick Wagner leads the team in three pointers with 15 so far this season.
NMU VS FERRIS STATE
NMU and Ferris State University last met in Big Rapids, Mich., in January 2021, when the Wildcats fell short to the Bulldogs 45-67. The Wildcats look to switch the outcome of this Thursday's game.
NMU VS LSSU
The Wildcats and the Lakers last took the court together in January 2021, when NMU defeated LSSU in a 91-70 victory. The 'Cats are hoping to produce similar results this Saturday.
