(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Men's Basketball team returns to Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) action on Friday, February 4 and Saturday, February 5 when they travel to the University of Mary (U-Mary) and Northern State University (NSU) respectively. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. both nights.

The Golden Eagles have an overall record of 6-12 and NSIC record of 2-12 after dropping an 88-69 decision at Minnesota State University Moorhead on Saturday. Eric Dearden (Sr, G, Riverton, Utah) leads U of M, Crookston averaging 14.8 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Larry Brown (Jr, F, St. Paul, Minn.) is averaging 12 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. Adam Hendricks (Sr, F, Watertown, Minn.) is averaging 10.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.

Golden Eagles @ University of Mary  Friday, February 4   8 p.m.

The Marauders have an overall record of 15-4 and NSIC record of 11-4 after defeating Bemidji State University (71-60) and the University of Minnesota Duluth (82-72) on the road this past weekend. U-Mary is led by Anthony Moody who is averaging 20.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Eric Erdmann is averaging 14.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Jordan Wilhelm is averaging 10.7 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. The Marauders defeated U of M, Crookston by a 71-55 score back on January 9.

Golden Eagles @ Northern State University Saturday, February 5   8 p.m.

The Wolves have an overall record of 9-10 and NSIC record of 5-10 after defeating the University of Minnesota Duluth (72-61) and Bemidji State University (84-82) on the road this past weekend. NSU is led by Colin Pryor who is averaging 16.2 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. Dustin Tetzlaff is averaging 12.3 points and 7.4 rebounds. David Lane is averaging 11.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. Tom Parks is averaging 10.9 points per game. The Wolves defeated U of M, Crookston 75-65 back on January 8.

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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