Dickinson State edges Midland in men’s NAIA basketball thriller
FREMONT, Neb. (Interstat) — Dickinson State defeated Midland 80-79 on Friday in a men’s NAIA basketball game at Wikert Event Center. The Blue Hawks improved to 1-2, while the Warriors fell to 1-1. Dickinson State shot 29 of 54 from the floor, 8 of 22 from three-point range and 14 of 17 from the free throw line. Midland shot 24 of 59 from the floor, 8 of 23 from three-point range and 23 of 35 from the free throw line. Jeff Rozelle III led Midland with 20 points, 13 rebounds and two assists. Adesoye Onaleye paced Dickinson State with 14 points, four rebounds, five assists and one block. Tristan Fortin added 13 points and three rebounds, while DC Stewart had 12 points and seven rebounds. Trey McCain scored 19 points for Midland. Anthony Simon and Mason Strong each added 12. Aric Winczewski scored 12, Detavius Frierson had eight points and seven rebounds, and Boston Cranston scored 12. Dickinson State had 30 rebounds, seven assists and 14 turnovers. Midland had 37 rebounds, nine assists and 14 turnovers.