NDSCS Athletics News

Lady Cat’s small numbers allow Tetons to take over

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The NDSCS women’s squad had a hard time on Thursday night against Williston State College, as they couldn’t handle the number of threats the Tetons had to offer. The Wildcats took another tough conference loss at home, 65-81.

The only lead that the Wildcats took was 2-0, where the Tetons took over with an 11 point run almost knocking the wind out of the home team. At the half, the Wildcats trailed 26-38.

Leading scorer for the Cats was captain sophomore Dericka Griffis with 24 points and 5 rebounds. Sophomore Michelle Reif added 11 points, with three 3-pointers, and 4 steals. Kaylin Sheets added 10 points.

The bench scoring was the main factor that the Tetons took advantage with. Williston outscored NDSCS 40-12 from the bench and had a great shooting percentage of 59 to Sciences 36. The end score was a hard-hitting 65-81.

The Wildcats are now 18-10 and 4-4 in the conference. They travel to Bismarck State University for a important conference game on Monday evening at 6 pm.

NDSCS men get shocked by WSC shooting

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The North Dakota State College of Science Men’s basketball team was taken back on Thursday evening as they faced Williston State College (WSC). The No. 9 Wildcats fell short at home breaking their 10 game win streak, 90-102.

The Wildcats didn’t expect such great shooting to come from the Tetons, but it was hard to match shooting percentages of 57 from the field and 52 from behind the arc. The Cats trailed at the half, 46-51.

NDSCS was led by Greg Tucker with 28 points, and 5 steals. Tucker knocked down 5 three-pointers throughout the game. Fred Joseph had a nice game going 6 of 8 from the floor, counting for 17 points and 4 assists. Tommy Woolridge also poured in 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Jon Mesghna had 14 rebounds.

Although bench scoring was almost even, 3 lead changes and 8 ties, the Wildcats took a tough loss to the Teton, 90-102.

The Wildcats are now 25-3, and still on top of the conference at 7-1. NDSCS travels to Bismarck State College on Monday evening, with the tip off starting at 8 pm.

Dericka Griffis honored with Player of the Week

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sophomore Dericka Griffis of the NDSCS women’s basketball team was named Mon-Dak Conference Player of the Week for the week of February 6, 2012.

In two conference wins last week, Griffis scored 27 points and had 18 rebounds, three steals, two blocks and one assist. The 5’10” center from Brooklyn Center, Minn., is averaging 12 points and six rebounds per game. She is shooting 45 percent from the floor and has started all 26 games this year for head coach Paulette Stein.

Griffis has helped her team to an 18-9 record on the season, 4-3 in the conference. The Wildcats face the Williston State College Tetons on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Clair T. BlikreActivities Center, looking to move the five game win streak to six.

Men bring home a win from Turtle Mountain CC

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The NDSCS men’s squad took another win, adding to their impressive 25-2 record. The Wildcats traveled to Belcourt, N.,D., on Monday to take on Turtle Mountain Community College. It was a battle, but the Cats came out on top.

Freshman point guard, Fred Joseph was the leading scorer with 19 points, three 3-pointers and four assists. Right behind was Jon Mesghna with 16 points and eight boards. Both Jeremy Newton and Joe Terfehr scored 14 points.

The final was 100-94; the difference maker was the night’s benchscoring with NDSCS shooting ahead of Turtle Mountain CC, 32-15.

The Wildcats are 25-2 and remain undefeated in the conference. The next opponent is Williston State College, a conference teamthat is currently in second place behind the Cats. The game is at home and starts at 8 p.m. Listen online at http://www.ndscs.edu/athletics/live/.

Lady Wildcats take down Turtle Mountain CC

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The North Dakota State College of Science Lady Wildcat basketball team had a tough time getting into the flow on Monday evening, but they found a way to get their fifth straight win (92-52) over Turtle Mountain Community College (TMCC).

In the first half, Kaylin Sheets led in scoring with 14 points, which helped the Cats take an early half-time lead, 40-29.

The Lady Wildcats' second half shooting heated up to 58 percent as a team, while a small TMCC roster was worn down with the Wildcats’ speed. The Lady Cats scored an impressive 33 points off TMCC turnovers. The combination of TMCC mistakes and hot shooting allowed NDSCS to open the lead to 40 points for a final of 92-52.

Sophomores and team captains Dericka Griffis and Kaylin Sheets took advantage of their size and both scored 24 points. Griffis finished with an impressive 11 of 15 from the floor and added six rebounds. Sheets hit a couple threes, grabbed seven rebounds, had five assists and stole the ball three times. Freshman Chanel Dickenson had a season high 15 points with eight rebounds. Kari Bergstrom chipped in 12 points.

NDSCS women are now 18-9 on the season and 4-3 in the conference. The Cats have another Mon-Dak Conference game this Thursday at home against Williston State College (WSC) and are looking for a rematch after a close, two-point loss to WSC earlier in the season. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. Go online and listen live at www.ndscs.edu/athletics/live.

NDSCS Men’s basketball remains dominant

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Wildcats took another win last night against the Thunderbirds of United Tribes Technical College, 80-59. The Cats are 7-0 in the Mon-Dak conference and have a nine-game winning streak.

Jon Mesghna and Tommy Woolridge both scored nine points in the first half, putting the Wildcats at a nice lead of 42-27.

The game had even scoring for NDSCS, which made it tough for the Thunderbirds to catch up. Joe Terfehr came alive in the second half with 15 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Jeremy Newton hit a couple threes going four of six from the field. Mesghna finished with 12 points.

NDSCS men’s squad is now 24-2 on the season and still dominant in the conference at 7-0. The team travels on Monday to play Turtle Mountain Community College at 8 p.m. after the women’s team.

Wildcat women stay hot, win over United Tribes

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The NDSCS Lady Wildcats continue to climb their way back near the top of the conference with their fourth straight win against United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) last night at home. NDSCS took the lead from the beginning and never let it go.

Kaylin Sheets led the way again for the Wildcats with 14 points in the first half, putting NDSCS up 28-20.

Throughout the rest of the game, the Wildcats picked up their offensive game and at one point, spread the lead to over 20 points.

Dericka Griffis poured in a total of 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Sheets finished with 16 points.

Ariel Running Bear of Breckenridge, Minn., and Sierra Benning, of Clarissa, Minn., both added 7 points.

The final was 67-48.

NDSCS Lady Cats (17-9) have won four straight conference games, putting them at 4-3. They travel to Belcourt, N.D., to take on Turtle Mountain Community College on Monday, February 13 at 6 p.m.

NDSCS Volleyball signs Evje

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WAHPETON, N.D. — (February 9, 2012) — North Dakota State College of Science head volleyball coach Jane Passa has announced that Fosston, Minn., native Tara Evje has signed with the college for the fall 2012 volleyball season.

“Tara will be a great addition to our program,” said Passa. “She is a solid player and we’re looking forward to having her athletic presence and experience on the court.”

Evje is a 5-11 middle and outside hitter. She was a four-year letter winner and starter under Coach Sarah Dryburgh at Fosston High School.

Evje received a number of accolades in her prep-career, including All-Conference and Best Offensive Player in 2009 and 2010. She received the Pine to Prairie Player of the Week nod for the week of Sept. 20, 2010 and played on “Black Ice,” an elite club team in 2009 and 2010. Tara set a Minnesota state record for number of aces in one game (18).

As a captain in her senior season (2011), she was named Best Offensive Player, Strongest Server and MVP and was selected to play in the All-Star Game.

Also in 2011, “Breakdown Magazine,” an annual Minnesota volleyball publication, named Tara as one of the top 150 senior players in Minnesota. She also was ranked No. 3 in the state in service aces (150) in the 2010 issue.

Outside of volleyball, Evje is a four-year letter winner in basketball and softball. In basketball, she was leading scorer and rebounder her junior and senior year and hit the 1,000-point career mark during her senior season. She was featured as an elite player in the 2011 basketball issue of “Breakdown Magazine.”

In softball, Evje led in RBIs throughout her high-school career and had both the highest batting average and best on base percentage in 2009-10. In 2011, she was named Conference MVP.

Lady Wildcats upset top team in conference

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The NDSCS Lady Wildcats won an important Mon-Dak Conference match against Lake Region State College on the road Monday evening, 63-61. It was a true test of strength and determination for NDSCS, as they had already taken a loss to the same team in the conference earlier in the season.

NDSCS led at the half, 35-29, but with five minutes remaining, found themselves without star guard Kaylin Sheets after she fouled out. Mimi Reif came off the bench and hit a crucial three-point shot, giving the Cats a much-needed boost and a one-point lead. Lake Region couldn’t put anything together in the final seconds and the Lady Cats took the win.

Dericka Griffis played strong throughout the game on both ends, 22 points and 11 rebounds. Kaylin Sheets was limited to 24 minutes with the foul trouble, but still found a way to score 15 points and dish out seven assists.

NDSCS (16-9) are now 3-3 in the Mon-Dak Conference. The next conference game is Thursday at home against the Lady Thunderbirds of United Tribes Technical College at 6 p.m.

No. 9 NDSCS continues to win, beats Lake Region 69-65

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The NDSCS Men’s Basketball team keeps moving up in the NJCAA national poll, as they currently sit at No. 9 after winning over Lake Region State College.

The Cats led at the half, 37-31, but Lake Region was hungry to take the lead and poured on the pressure in the second half.

The Wildcats were down seven points with under two minutes to play, but Greg Tucker came up big, making two consecutive three-pointers and diminishing the Lake Region lead.

Down by one, the Wildcats changed the defense and forced the Royals into a few missed shots and crucial mistakes. NDSCS made enough end-of-the-game free throws to put them up by four and take the win, 69-65.

NDSCS played together as team, with four players in double figures. Tommy Woolridge led in scoring with 17, Dantrell Edwards added 12 and Jon Mesghna had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Greg Tucker added 11 points and six assists.

The team is now 23-2 and 6-0 in the Mon-Dak Conference. The Wildcats next game is at home on Thursday, Feb. 9 against United Tribes Technical College.

Women's Basketball Profile: NDSCS Lady Wildcats

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

After losing four of their first seven games to begin 2012, the North Dakota State College of Science Lady Wildcats are looking to get back into the Mon-Dak Conference race.

Last two games

NDSCS has earned their first two wins of the conference season during the past week (January 30 - February 5). The Lady Wildcats improved to 2-3 in the Mon-Dak Conference with victories over Bismarck State College (82-74) on January 30 and Dakota College Bottineau (72-66) on February 2.

In the game against Bismarck State, NDSCS rallied late in the game to pick up the victory. The game was tight throughout as there were eight lead changes and six ties in the game. Leading the way for the Lady Wildcats was freshman Katie Wangberg with 14 point on 6-of- 7 shooting. Wangberg also grabbed four rebounds and came up with three steals. Sophomores Kaylin Sheets and Michelle Reif each contributed 13 points for NDSCS. Sheets also added four rebounds and five assists while Reif came up with four steals. Sophomore Dericka Griffis and freshman Chanel Dickenson hauled in 9 and 7 rebounds respectively.

NDSCS won their second straight game with a 72-66 victory over the Dakota College Bottineau. Griffis, who finished the game with 20 points and 7 rebounds, contributed 12 points in 12 minutes of action in the first half to propel the Lad Wildcats take a 37-32 lead into halftime.

Sheets, who leads NDSCS in scoring with 14.8 points a game, came alive in the second half as she continuously drove to the bucket. Sheets, who was 6-of-6 from the foul line, finished the game with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Freshman point guard Sierra Benning contributed 9 rebounds and 6 assists.

The Lady Wildcats, 15-9 overall, have had an up-an-down season in 2011-12. NDSCS has had two winning streaks of at least three games with their longest being six-games. Although the Lady Wildcats haven't lost more than two in a row, they have gone 2-4 in six-game stretches twice.

In addition to leading the team in scoring, Sheets leads the team in rebounds (5.9) and assists (3.3) per game. The Lady Wildcats other top scorers include Griffis (11.3 PPG and 5.7 RPG) and freshman Katie Campbell (9.5 PPG).

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Lady Cats push for another conference win, defeats Bottineau

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The North Dakota State College of Science Lady Wildcats took on Lumberjacks from Dakota College of Bottineau and to gained another conference win.



Dericka Griffis, a sophomore from Brooklyn Center, Minn., helped the Wildcats get ahead in the first half with a contribution of 12 points in 12 minutes of play, putting NDSCS up 37-32.



Kaylin Sheets came alive for the Cats in the second half, driving to the basket and drawing fouls. Sheets finished with 22 points, made all six free throws, grabbed nine boards and had four assists. Griffis finished with 20 points and seven rebounds. Freshman point guard Sierra Benning had a good night in rebounding with nine and also had six assists.

At the end of regulation, NDSCS finished on top, 72-66.



The Lady Cats are now 15-9 for the season and are climbing up the conference at 2-3. NDSCS tips off with the Lake Region Royals on Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. at their place. The game will be broadcasted at http://www.ndscs.edu/athletics/live/

NDSCS Men’s team now 22-2, unbeaten in conference

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Wildcats of North Dakota State College of Science took down the Dakota College at Bottineau Lumberjacks, 86-70, marking the win No. 22 this season and remaining untouched in the conference.

The Cats were down in the first half, but the strong play from Jon Mesghna pulled the Wildcats along, as he contributed 11 points and seven rebounds. NDSCS was within three points at halftime, 36-39.

The Wildcats took over in the second half, shooting over 40 percent from behind the three-point line. Tommy Woolridge poured on the points in the second half, adding 30 points with a total of six three-pointers. Mesghna was perfect from behind the arc going four-for-four, finishing with 21 points and 13 boards.

The Wildcats remain unbeaten in the Mon-Dak Conference at 5-0 and 22-2 on the season. NDSCS travels to Devils Lake, N.D., to face the Lake Region Royals on Monday evening at 8:30 p.m. after the women’s game. The game will be broadcasted at http://www.ndscs.edu/athletics/live/

Sheets named Mon Dak Conference Player of the Week

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Kaylin Sheets of the NDSCS women's basketball team became the first Lady Wildcat recognized as the Mon-Dak Player of the Week this season.

Exactly a year ago, Sheets received the same honor as a freshman. Sheets, a 5'8" guard from Moffit, N.D., averaged nearly 26 points and seven rebounds per game, as the Lady Cats defeated Jamestown College JV and fell short to Williston State College on the road last week.

Sheets has become a great leader for the Cats and this recognition is well-deserved.

Sheets shot 85 percent from the field and 78 percent from behind the three-point arc in the past two games.

The Lady Cats have a record of 14-9 overall with a 1-3 conference mark. NDSCS plays on the road tonight against Dakota College at Bottineau and again on Monday against Lake Region State College.

Lady Wildcats overcome Bismarck State College Mystics

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

North Dakota State College of Science women’s team rallied in a close conference match with eight lead changes and six ties on Monday night against the Bismarck State College (BSC) Lady Mystics. The Lady Cats were successful in the end in front of a home crowd, 82-74.

Freshman guard Katie Wangberg, Pine River, Minn., led in scoring with 14 points, going six of seven in field goals, adding four rebounds, two assists and three steals. Kaylin Sheets came alive in the second half, scoring 13 points, grabbing four rebounds and adding five assists. Sophomore Mimi Reif, Mounds View, Minn., also contributed with 13 points and four steals.

Dericka Griffis and Chanel Dickenson controlled the boards with nine and seven, respectively.

NDSCS Women are now 14-9 on the season and 1-3 in the Mon-Dak Conference. The Lady Cats face Dakota College at Bottineau on their court Thursday at 6 p.m. and look for another conference win.

Wildcats grind out another win, defeat Bismarck State 77-61

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

North Dakota State College of Science men's basketball continued to improve their record with their most recent win over Bismarck State College (BSC).

BSC fought to stay within ten points in the first half, but had a hard time due to the quick scoring of freshman guard Fred Joseph from New Iberia, LA. Joseph was 5 of 8 with 14 points in the first half alone. Tommy Woolridge also poured in 14, helping the score to 44-31 at the end of the first half.

Also contributing for the Wildcats was sophomore Joe Terfehr with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Jon Mesghna had a good night on the boards with 15 and added 9 points. In point leaders, Joseph finished with 20 and Woolridge with 17.

The Wildcats are now 21-2 and 4-0 in the conference and are ranked No. 12 in the NJCAA polls. The Wildcats play next at Dakota College at Bottineau on Thursday, with tip off starting at 8 p.m.

Wildcats jump to No. 12 in latest NJCAA poll

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Head coach Scott Schumacher and the NDSCS men’s basketball team have jumped three spots in the latest National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) polls to No. 12.

The Wildcats have been in the NJCAA polls since December 13, 2011. Earlier in the season, NDSCS made the move from the ‘receiving votes’ category to No. 20 in the nation. This week, the Wildcats made another move, as it was announced that they would be ranked No. 12 after defeating Williston State College and Bismarck State.

This is the third time this season that the Cats have upped their ranking in the NJCAA polls.

The Wildcats currently sit at 21-2 overall and 4-0 in the Mon-Dak Conference. The Wildcats average nearly 84 points a game, while holding their opponents to just 69. As a team, the Wildcats have been shooting roughly fifty percent from the floor and out-rebounding their opponents by an average of seven rebounds per game.

Lady Cats hurt by close, on-the-road loss to Williston

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The North Dakota State College of Science Women’s basketball team traveled to Williston, N.D., on Thursday to play the Williston State College (WSC) Tetons.

The game was a back and forth battle from the tip-off. With just two seconds left in the first half, the hometown Tetons scored two buckets back to back and took the lead, leaving the Wildcats trailing at the half, 28-33.

Sophomore Kaylin Sheets led another great game with 21 points, five assists and four steals. Dericka Griffis followed with 17 points.

Despite the great contributions and fight, the Wildcats couldn’t top off the Williston Tetons and lost by a harsh two points, 66-68.

The NDSCS Women’s team is now 13-9 and 0-3 in the Mon-Dak Conference. They look to turn it around on Monday evening at home against Bismarck State College with the tip off starting at 6 p.m. Come show your support or listen to the game live online at www.ndscs.edu/athletics/live.

Wildcat Men glide to 20-2 with win over Williston State College

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The NDSCS Men’s basketball team adds another victory to make it 20 wins on the season, as they took down the Williston State College Tetons. The Wildcats were relentless to win on the road and to remain undefeated in the conference where they are now 3-0. The final to Thursday night’s game was 94-83.

The Tetons came out strong to start off the game, with the Wildcats trailing at the half, 42-45.

The Wildcats came together to gain momentum, with the odds against them and a gym full of Teton fans. Tommy Woolridge came alive scoring a total of 36 points, nailing four three-pointers and making all six free throw attempts. Jon Mesghna also had a great night with 22 points, going 6 for 12 and tallied eight boards.

NCSCS pulled ahead by the end of regulation, 94-83.

The Wildcats are now 20-2 and also jumped up three spots on the NJCAA National Poll from No. 18 to No. 15. NDSCS looks to continue winning in Mon-Dak Conference play, as they face Bismarck State College at home this coming Monday at 8 p.m. Come show your support, as it is also Faculty Appreciation Night.

Kuntz to play LB at NDSCS

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Dickinson High football team’s defensive captain, Jamie Kuntz, is going to play linebacker for North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton.

Kuntz said he decided to play for head coach Chuck Parsons and the Wildcats because of the team’s rich history.

“I think knowing they have great talent helped a lot,” Kuntz said. “It was a big part of going there. They have a winning program and they send kids places all the time.”

Making this decision was tough for Kuntz. He said North Dakota State wanted him to play fullback, but his heart is at linebacker.

“I really want to go Division I and I was talking to Minnesota and NDSU,” Kuntz said. “I got a pretty good scholarship at Wahpeton and I decided to run with it.”

Kuntz wants to major in Exercise Science, but NDSCS doesn’t offer that as a major. He plans on working on his general studies and starting his major after playing two years for NDSCS and transferring to another school.

Kuntz said the best part of going to NDSCS is that they send game film to Division I schools across the country.

“I think I have a good enough work ethic to go in there and do well right away,” he said. “They send tape to teams all across the country and then hopefully one is interested.”

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Wildcat basketball moves to No. 15

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The North Dakota State College of Science men’s basketball team made a move this week in the national polls, jumping up three spots from No. 18 to No. 15.

The Wildcats entered the National Junior College Athletic Association National Poll rankings just over a month ago at No. 18.

On the season, Tommy Woolridge of Chicago, Ill., has led the team in scoring with 15.6 points per game and has a .42 three-point shooting percentage. Holding down the inside are sophomore forwards Joe Terfehr of Breckenridge, Minn., and Jonathan Mesghna of Frankfurt, Germany, with 10 and 12 points per game, respectively. Both also average over seven rebounds a game.

NDSCS is currently 19-2 overall and 2-0 in conference play.

Lady Cats fall short to Bottineau, turn around to win over Jamestown JV

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday night was a tough one for the Lady Wildcats, to say the least. The Cats not only took a loss from Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) on their home floor, they also suffered an ACL injury from a prominent starter and a key role to the Wildcats’ success. NDSCS recuperated on Sunday and took the win over Jamestown College JV.

At the half against Bottineau, NDSCS trailed by only a point, but had a hard time finding an outlet to score throughout the second half. Katie Campbell was hurt during the game, a crucial ACL injury, taking her out for the season.

The Cats had the lead with 10 seconds left, but after a made DCB 3-point shot with just 10 seconds left, the Wildcats fell short by just two points, 49-51.

Leading for the Cats was Kaylin Sheets with 10 points and 7 rebounds. Campbell added 9 points and 3 assists.

On Sunday, the Wildcats took on the Jamestown College JV Jimmies, ending with a win, 86-63. Shooting was the difference in this game with a 3-point percentage over 50 percent and a field goal percentage of 47.

Kaylin Sheets, a sophomore guard who has been consistent throughout the season, carried the team on Sunday and led the great shooting. Sheets started the first half with no missed shots, and finished with 30 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Sheets also hit six 3-pointers and went 11 for 13 in overall field goals.

Sierra Benning a freshman point guard from Clarissa, Minn., also had a nice night finishing with 15 points, going 6 of 8 on field goals and adding 4 assists.

The Lady Cats are now 13-8 on the season and look to get a winning streak going with the conference season in full swing. NDSCS women are 0-2 in the Mon-Dak Conference, but will fight to climb back to the top.

This Thursday, the NDSCS Wildcats face Williston State College on the road. Listen live to the Cats on http://www.ndscs.edu/athletics/live/.

Wildcats win two, stand 2-0 in the conference

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In their first home game of 2012, the NDSCS Wildcat men's basketball team hosted Dakota College at Bottineau. NDSCS jumped out to a commanding lead early in the game, and led at the half 50-27.

The Wildcats didn’t let up much in the second half. The end result was a win, 93-56.

Tommy Woolridge, of Chicago, Ill., led with 24 points and knocked down an amazing seven 3-pointers, grabbed 6 rebounds and had 4 assists. Jon Mesghna of Frankfurt, Germany, had 18 points and 7 rebounds.

On Sunday night, the Wildcats faced Jamestown College JV. The first half was evenly matched and a battle back and forth for the lead. At the half, it was just a one-point game, 32-31 in facor of NDSCS.

With two Wildcats with double-doubles, NDSCS deserved the victory in the end. Joe Terfehr, a sophomore of Breckenridge, Minn., played for the home crowd with 12 points, 11 rebounds and a couple of blocks. Mesghna scored 15 points and 10 rebounds. Greg Tucker, Chicago, Ill., and Woolridge both poured in 13 points. The final score was 72-67.

The Wildcats are now 18-2 and 2-0 in the Mon-Dak Conference. NDSCS will take on Williston State College this Thursday, January 26 at home beginning at 8 p.m.

To follow the Wildcats, listen live from their athletic website at http://www.ndscs.edu/athletics/live/ .