The RV University of Minnesota Duluth Men's Basketball team took another tough loss in the Hillyard Classic, this time to RV Missouri Western, 78-73. The Bulldogs are now 1-2 on the year, while the Griffons are 3-0.
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The first half was even throughout, as neither team was able to find an edge on the other. The largest lead was six between both sides. Both teams shot decently from the floor, with UMD shooting 48.6 while Missouri Western shot 45.7. Turnovers were in the Griffons favor however, as UMD had six giveaways compared to Missouri Western's two. Trey McKowen led the Griffons with nine points, while Caleb Siwek and Darik Dissette spearheaded the Bulldogs effort with 12 and ten points respectively.
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The Bulldogs came out with a strong showing to start the second half, building an 11-point lead over the Griffons at the 16:30 mark. Missouri Western, however, were able to slowly chip that lead down throughout the rest of the second half, with the Griffons overtaking the Bulldogs at the 6:50 mark. The Bulldogs stayed in the fight, but were unable to overcome the Griffons, losing 78-73.
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Bulldog Notes:
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UMD outshot Missouri Western, 46.9% to 42%.
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The Bulldogs had a -8 turnover differential against the Griffons, 14-6.
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Siwek and Dissette led the way for UMD with 20 and 18 points respectively.
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Nick Katona grabbed eight boards for the Bulldogs, while dishing out four assists.
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The Bulldogs continue their road trip on Saturday, battling against the Michigan Tech Huskies in Houghton, Michigan. The game is scheduled for Saturday with tip-off set for 12:00 p.m. CST.
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