MACALESTER TOOK ON NORTHWESTERN IN A MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME

Macalester and Northwestern went up against each other in a men’s basketball game. It took a while for each of these teams to get into an offensive rhythm.

Macalester looked to get baskets in transition. Kareem Ismail for Macalester was all over the floor. He was able to get to the basket and looked to make layups.

 

Northwestern’s Will Gisler was all over the floor. He was able to get into an offensive shooting rhythm in the first half. Gisler was not afraid to shoot the ball from anywhere on the floor.  

 

Macalester’s Kyle Bernhard was all over the floor. He knew where everyone was supposed to be on the floor and he communicated well and told his players when and where the picks were coming from. If Bernhard knew his teammates had a good shoot he would pass it to them for an assist.

 

Teammate Dylan Kilgour and Bernhard had good communication on the floor.

 

Northwestern was able to knock down shots late in the first half. They were able to slow down the Macalester offense by taking them out of the game by stepping up their man-to-man defensive pressure.

 

At halftime the score was Northwestern 38, Macalester 23.

 

Northwestern came out of the halftime break looking to take a lot of time off the clock. They were able to do that as they swung the ball around the three-point line. Macalester switched between man-to-man and zone defense throughout the second half.

 

Michael Carney for Northwestern was able to nail jump shots for his team. The Macalester defense couldn’t slow him down. Carney was not afraid to shoot the ball from anywhere on the floor.

 

Northwestern kept on knocking down shots in the second half. Macalester had a rough time shooting

the ball.

 

Northwestern came away with the 83-64 over Macalester.

 

The leading scorers for Macalester were Dylan Kilgour and Griffin Glatt each with 14 points.

 

The leading scorers Northwestern were Will Gisler 21, Michael Carney with 15 and Blake Van Maanen with 14 points. 

 

MACALESTER TOOK ON UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN IN A WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GAME

Macalester and Northwestern went up against each other in a women’s basketball game.

 

Northwestern looked to use the shot clock to their advantage early on. They passed the ball around the three-point line as they looked for shots that they wanted to make.  

 

Northwestern went up a full-court press. They looked to make it hard for Macalester to hit shots.

 

Macalester did a good job of looking to get the ball out of the basket and score in transition. 

 

Macalester also was able to get the ball into the post where Veronilka Jakubovie looked to get layups. She did a good job of calling for the ball and was able to get to the basket and get shots.

 

Northwestern used both man-to-man and zone defense in the first half. They were able to make Macalester work for every shot that they took.  

 

Northwestern called a timeout with 11:06 left in the first half. The score was Macalester 14, Northwestern 6.

 

Maddie Johnson for Northwestern and Jakubovie went up against each other on the low block. They called for the ball when they were on offense and they both went for rebounds on both ends of the floor.

 

The Northwestern offense went stagnant for a period of time in the first half. They were not able to hit shots that they put up.

 

Northwestern was able to keep the game close late in the first half. They were able to come up with some stops on the defensive end.

 

At halftime the score was Macalester 29, Northwestern 23.

 

Emma Leyden for Macalester was all over the floor. She was able to get her jump shot to drop. Her teammates did a good job of getting her the ball in spots where they knew that she could make it from.

 

The score went back and forth throughout the second half. Northwestern was able to slow the

 

Macalester offense down in the second half.

 

Both teams took their time on the offensive end. Neither team looked to shoot the ball with more than 15 seconds on the shot clock.

 

Jessica Fife, Hannah Holm, and Chanel Madson for Northwestern were able to get their shots to drop throughout the game. They were not afraid to pass to their teammates if they thought that their shots were not going in.

 

The game came down to the wire. Neither team gave up easy baskets.

 

Fife continued to hit shots down the stretch.

 

In game that took a while to get going and a comeback. Northwestern came away with the 52-48 victory over Macalester.

 

The leading scorers for Northwestern were Fife with 17 points and Chanel Madson with 11 points.

 

The leading scorers for Macalester were Jakubovie with 10 points, Emma Leyden with 9 points and Taylor Pike with 8 points.

BETHEL JV COMES BACK AND ENDS UP BEATING NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE

In the first game of the evening, it is the JV teams going at it. Northwestern Bible College is going up against Bethel. Bethel has started out pushing the ball up the court Northwestern got off to a good start. They are hitting their shots that they put up.

Bethel's (#3) has played well to start this game. He has made some good shots, and he is really playing strong. Bethel has been playing a strong man-to-man defense tonight. Both teams are playing really well, but they are still each trying to find their rhythm.

Northwestern looks to push the ball in the first half. They have been successful doing that so far. They are, also, play strong man-to-man defense.

Northwestern has opened up a little lead on Bethel. Both teams are looking to push the ball up the court in transition. We have reached half time. The score is Northwestern 35 and Bethel 27.

As the second half gets under way, both teams are coming out playing aggressively. They are playing smart and aggressive.

Nate Thompson has shown a good solid performance tonight. He has played well. He has made some nice moves around the basket.

Northwestern has decided not to press here for a couple of series. When Northwestern puts on the press, they are successful creating a little havoc.

Bethel has put on a little run, mid way through the second half. With 13:15 left to go in the game, the score is Northwestern 47 and Bethel 37.

Bethel is still fighting hard in this game. They are not going to give up in this contest. This game is going to come down to the end, as both teams are putting on a shooting clinic.

Northwestern has decided not to press again for a couple of series. Bethel on the other hand has put on their press. Bethel has come back, and now, has taken the lead here with 8:30 left to go in the game. The score is Bethel 49 and Northwestern 47.

Both teams are trading baskets. It is anyone's game at this point. Bethel's Daniel Baah has looked impressive. He has really had some nice moves with the ball. He has been able to shake off his defender, on a couple of different occasions. He has also been one of their vocal leaders in this game.

This game will come down to the end. It will come down to what teams can make more shots down the stretch. Both teams are playing very hard in this game. It has been a well fought out game. And with 1:15 left to go, it is Northwestern 57 and Bethel 61. Both teams are scrambling around and trying to come away with a victory. Northwestern has taken some quick 3 point shots near the end of this game to try to them back in to it. But in the end, Bethel JV ends up beating the Northwestern JV by the final of 64-59.