(Crookston, Minn.)- Winona State University exploded in the second half out-scoring the University of Minnesota, Crookston 63-27 to capture a 108-68 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) victory tonight in Winona, Minn. The halftime score was 45-41 in favor of the Warriors.

Winona State University had seven players hit double figures. They were led by Clayton Vette who scored 19 points (6-12 from the field). Jon Walburg added 15 points (5-11 from the field) with seven rebounds.

U of M, Crookston's Eric Dearden (Sr, G, Riverton, Utah) led all scorers with 25 points (9-13 from the field).

The Warriors improve to 12-2 overall and 8-2 in the NSIC. The Golden Eagles fall to 5-9 overall and 1-9 in the NSIC.

U of M, Crookston returns to NSIC action on Saturday, January 15 when they travel to Upper Iowa. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an 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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