(Crookston, Minn.)- Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) had four players score in double figures and got 43 points from their reserves as they defeated the University of Minnesota, Crookston by an 84-64 margin in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Men's Basketball action tonight at Lysaker Gymnasium in Crookston, Minn.

The Mustangs never trailed and held a16 point lead with 5:54 remaining in the first half. However, the Golden Eagles went on a 17-to-6 run to close out the half and make the score 37-32 going into the locker room.

The Mustangs came out firing and shot 58.1% (18-for-31) in the second half and outscored U of M, Crookston by 15 points to secure the 84-64 victory.

SMSU was led by Taylor Huseby who scored 15 points (7-for-11) and pulled down five rebounds. Jordan Miller (4-for-8), Scott Roehl (5-for-10) and Trent Carlson (4-for-6) each added 11 points. Miller and Roehl also pulled down five rebounds each.

Mike Larsen (Jr, F, Bluffdale, Utah) led the Golden Eagles with 15 points (6-for-12) and four rebounds. Matthew Heier (Sr, G, Ray, N.D.) (3-for-5), Damarius Cruz (Fr, G, Plymouth, Minn.) (3-for-14) and Adam Hendricks (Jr, F, Watertown, Minn.) (3-for-8) each scored nine points. Cruz added seven rebounds while Hendricks added five.

Southwest Minnesota State University improves to 8-3 overall and 3-2 in the NSIC. The University of Minnesota, Crookston falls to 3-9 overall and 0-6 in the NSIC.

The Golden Eagles return to action on Friday, January 8 and Saturday, January 9 when they travel to Wayne, Neb. and Sioux Falls, S.D. to face Wayne State College and Augustana College in a pair of NSIC match-ups. Friday's game will tip-off at 8 p.m. while Saturday's will begin at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Photo Caption: Mike Larsen