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MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan University Men's Basketball team will be on the road this weekend to finish out the regular season as they face two of the top three teams in the GLIAC standings. 

On Thursday (Feb. 24), the 'Cats will head to the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula to take on the Lakers of Lake Superior State at 7:30 p.m. To conclude the regular season schedule, NMU will head to Big Rapids on Saturday (Feb. 26), as they'll play Ferris State at 3 p.m.

WEEKLY NOTES:

FOLLOW ALONG

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Thursday vs. Lake Superior State
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Saturday vs. Ferris State
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LAST TIME OUT

The 'Cats picked up a pair of wins last weekend behind a pair of milestones reached by two Wildcats. 

On Thursday, Max Bjorklund crossed the 1,000 career points plateau in NMU's 65-53 triumph of Wayne State. Bjorklund finished with 13 points while Carson Smith led the way with 19 points and 8 rebounds. 

On Saturday, the 'Cats honored seniors John Kerr and Nick Wagner. John Kerr made the most of the afternoon, surpassing 2,000 career collegiate points, helping Northern claim a 88-62 over Saginaw Valley State. Wagner paced everyone with 22 points while Kerr posted a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds. 


STAT LEADERS

- Max Bjorklund leads the team in points this season, averaging 14.6 per game. John Kerr (11.9) and Justin Brookens (11.5)  are also averaging double-figures for the 'Cats. Carson Smith, Sam Schultz, and Nick Wagner also each average over eight points a contest.

- John Kerr owns a 58.2 shooting percentage (114-196), good for 3rd in the GLIAC. 

- John Kerr, who owns 68 offensive rebounds and 120 on the defensive side, leads the Wildcats on the glass with 188 total boards, good for sixth in the GLIAC. 

- Justin Brookens leads the way with 3 apg, while Brian Parzych, Max Bjorklund, and Sam Schultz each average multiple assists a contest. 

- Ben Wolf leads the way in blocks with 21 on the campaign. Parzych paces the team with 27 steals. 

- Averaging 78 PPG, the 'Cats are tied for third in the GLIAC in scoring offense. 


SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS

Lake Superior State is 16-8 overall and 11-7 in the GLIAC. Guard Malek Adams leads the Lakers attack, averaging 18.8 points per game. 

Ferris State holds a 20-6 overall mark with a 15-3 record in GLIAC play. Guard Walt Kelser leads the Bulldogs with 17.7 PPG. 


MATCHUP HISTORY

NMU vs Lake Superior State
Northern is 3-7 the last ten times they played LSSU. Earlier this season in Marquette, NMU dropped a close 74-72 decision. Brian Parzych posted a career high 20 points in the game. 

NMU vs Ferris State
The Wildcats are 3-7 in the last ten meetings with the Bulldogs. Earlier this season, NMU fell 76-63 at home. Max Bjorklund scored a game high 21 points. 


A LOOK AHEAD

NMU will await to see their GLIAC Quarterfinals matchup taking place on Wednesday, March 2. Keep up-to-date with Wildcats postseason basketball at NMU Wildcats and all things GLIAC playoffs at GLIAC Men's Basketball.