NMU men’s hoops defeat Grace Bible

NMU WILDCATSThe Northern Michigan University men’s basketball team won its first home game of the season on Monday, Nov. 18, against Grace Bible College, 90-72, at the Berry Events Center.

The Wildcats jumped out to an early 16-6 lead and they never looked back. Junior forward Justin Newell led the Wildcats with 24 points. Freshman guard Marcus Hall finished with 21 points for NMU. Hall finished the night 6 of 10 from beyond the arc.

NMU out-rebounded the Tigers, 38-32. The Wildcats will be back at home on Thursday, Nov. 21 against Southwest Minnesota State. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.