The UMD men's basketball team narrowly lost to the University of Jamestown, 71-70, in their first NSIC matchup. Noah Paulson shined for UMD, with a career-high 28 points, seven rebounds, and strong shooting percentages. Despite a close second half comeback, the Bulldogs were unable to secure the win after a late foul led to the game-deciding free throws for Jamestown. UMD struggled with three-point shooting early on, hitting just one of twelve attempts in the first half. They now prepare to host Minot State University in their next game.

By the Numbers
  • Noah Paulson scored 28 points on 61.5% shooting from the field.
  • UMD made only 8.3% of their three-point attempts in the first half (1-12).
State of Play
  • UMD had a challenging first half, allowing Jamestown to lead by double digits at times.
  • The Bulldogs rallied in the second half, tying the game with under two minutes remaining.
What's Next

UMD will look to bounce back in their upcoming home game against Minot State University at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Bottom Line

The Bulldogs need to improve their three-point shooting and maintain momentum from their second-half performance to secure a win in their next outing.