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Warriors Upend Marauders

Story by: Winona State Sports Information Office


BISMARCK, ND -- No. 7-ranked Winona State University held the University of Mary to 28 points in the first half and went on to post a 93-71 victory in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference season-opening play for both teams.

The Warriors put up 49 points in the opening 20 minutes of play and outscored UM 44-43 in the second half.

David Johnson scored 14 of his 17 points in that first half, while John Smith netted 10 points in the opening period and went on to score a game-high 24 points.

WSU finished with four players in double figures. Besides Johnson and Smith, Jonte Flowers tossed in 19 and Curtrel Robinson came off the bench to score 11.

The final difference in the game came on shooting from the field, where WSU had 12 more shots and netted 10 more baskets. The Warriors also dominated on the boards 34-25.

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Last Modified: Friday, November 30, 2007 22:48 by Michael Herzberg