Southwest Minnesota State University Athletics

SMSU Charts Fourth Straight Win, Defeats Minnesota, Crookston

Trent Carlson hit four 3-pointers Saturday night against Minnesota, Crookston.

2/6/2010 | Men's Basketball

MARSHALL, Minn. – Southwest Minnesota State extended its winning streak to four games, matching its longest of the season, by defeating Minnesota, Crookston 75-50 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference basketball Saturday night in Marshall.

SMSU, ranked No. 10 in the NCAA Central Region rankings, had five players score in double figures for the second time this season. Kevin Andrews and Taylor Huseby each scored 13 points on a combined 11 of 15 shooting. Scott Roehl grabbed a career-high 13 rebounds and also added 11 points for his third double-double of the season.

SMSU (13-8 overall, 8-7 NSIC) never trailed in the game and built a 48-23 halftime lead by shooting 52.9 percent in the opening half and limiting UMC to just 31.6 percent.

Mustangs Grind Out Third Straight Victory, Top MSU Moorhead

Taylor Huseby scored 18 points on 7 of 8 shooting in SMSU's victory over MSU Moorhead on Friday.

2/5/2010 | Men's Basketball

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MARSHALL, Minn. – Southwest Minnesota State shot 52.2 percent from the field, its highest since Dec. 17, to grind out a 64-55 victory over MSU Moorhead in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference basketball on Friday night in Marshall.

SMSU connected on 24 of 46 field goals and held a 33-23 rebound margin in earning its third straight victory.

Taylor Huseby led SMSU with 18 points on 7 of 8 shooting in just 22 minutes of action, while Scott Roehl added 15 points and a game-high seven rebounds.