James Hamilton

James Hamilton
23 James Hamilton
  • Height:
    6'4"
  • Weight:
    205lbs
  • Hometown:
    Fargo, ND
  • Position:
    Guard
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • High School:
    Fargo South HS
  • gp
    28
  • pts/g
    18.8
  • fg %
    54.3
  • 3pt %
    20.0
  • ft %
    64.3
  • reb/g
    9.1
  • a/g
    1.5
Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Games 28 12
Games started 27 12
Minutes 816 416
Minutes per game 29.2 34.7
FG 220-405 109-198
FG Pct 54.3 55.1
3PT 4-20 4-12
3PT Pct 20.0 33.3
FT 81-126 48-70
FT Pct 64.3 68.6
Off rebounds 97 41
Def rebounds 157 71
Total rebounds 254 112
Rebounds per game 9.1 9.3
Personal fouls 57 29
Disqualifications - -
Assists 42 17
Turnovers 60 30
Assist to turnover ratio 0.7 0.6
Steals 21 12
Blocks 10 6
Points 525 270
Points per game 18.8 22.5
Points per 40 min 25.7 26.0
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Feb 4 at Riverland Community College L, 76-71
Feb 7 Anoka-Ramsey Community College L, 90-67
Feb 11 Trinity Bible College L, 89-81
Feb 14 at Ridgewater College L, 105-65
Feb 18 Rochester Community and Technical College W, 84-74
Feb 21 at St. Cloud Technical & Community College W, 61-60
Game Log - Shooting
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Oct 11 at Northland Community & Technical College - - - - - - - - -
Oct 17 Oak Hills Christian College - - - - - - - - -
Oct 19 at Mayville State JV - - - - - - - - -
Oct 19 vs. Dakota College at Bottineau - - - - - - - - -
Oct 28 Leech Lake Tribal College - - - - - - - - -
Nov 6 Mayville State JV W, 89-71 1 20 11-18 61.1 0-0 - 1-1 100.0 23
Nov 14 at Gogebic Community College L, 87-80 1 33 8-11 72.7 0-0 - 2-3 66.7 18
Nov 15 at Central Lakes College-Brainerd L, 86-67 1 23 6-15 40.0 0-0 - 1-1 100.0 13
Nov 21 Minnesota North College-Vermilion W, 74-53 1 20 5-9 55.6 0-1 0.0 0-1 0.0 10
Nov 22 Minnesota North College-Mesabi Range W, 89-68 1 22 6-10 60.0 0-0 - 4-7 57.1 16
Dec 2 at Central Lakes College-Brainerd W, 96-91 1 39 10-17 58.8 0-1 0.0 4-7 57.1 24
Dec 5 at Minnesota North College-Hibbing L, 78-74 1 31 6-21 28.6 0-1 0.0 1-3 33.3 13
Dec 6 at Minnesota North College-Rainy River W, 75-49 1 20 4-6 66.7 0-0 - 2-4 50.0 10
Dec 12 Northland Community & Technical College W, 69-67 1 30 8-10 80.0 0-1 0.0 2-4 50.0 18
Dec 13 Minnesota North College-Itasca W, 81-66 1 21 7-11 63.6 0-0 - 4-7 57.1 18
Dec 19 Minnesota North College-Rainy River W, 73-69 1 25 8-15 53.3 0-2 0.0 2-2 100.0 18
Dec 20 Minnesota North College-Rainy River W, 69-65 1 26 6-15 40.0 0-1 0.0 3-4 75.0 15
Jan 2 Minnesota North College-Itasca W, 91-88 1 30 11-20 55.0 0-0 - 2-3 66.7 24
Jan 7 at Minnesota West Community & Technical College L, 99-72 1 31 8-16 50.0 0-0 - 4-4 100.0 20
Jan 10 Riverland Community College L, 82-58 1 38 9-16 56.3 0-1 0.0 5-8 62.5 23
Jan 14 at Anoka-Ramsey Community College W, 89-81 1 38 11-18 61.1 0-0 - 3-6 50.0 25
Jan 19 at Northland Community & Technical College L, 59-42 1 20 4-7 57.1 0-1 0.0 0-0 - 8
Jan 21 Ridgewater College L, 93-62 1 38 14-24 58.3 0-1 0.0 3-6 50.0 31
Jan 24 at Rochester Community and Technical College W, 67-63 1 40 12-24 50.0 0-1 0.0 2-4 50.0 26
Jan 26 at North Dakota State College of Science L, 87-62 1 33 9-15 60.0 0-0 - 2-4 50.0 20
Jan 28 St. Cloud Technical & Community College L, 81-79 1 40 10-17 58.8 0-0 - 10-13 76.9 30
Jan 31 Minnesota West Community & Technical College L, 77-68 1 35 5-18 27.8 0-1 0.0 0-0 - 10
Feb 4 at Riverland Community College L, 76-71 1 38 8-14 57.1 1-1 100.0 3-4 75.0 20
Feb 7 Anoka-Ramsey Community College L, 90-67 1 31 12-15 80.0 1-1 100.0 5-7 71.4 30
Feb 11 Trinity Bible College L, 89-81 - 8 2-7 28.6 0-0 - 3-5 60.0 7
Feb 14 at Ridgewater College L, 105-65 1 22 4-9 44.4 1-3 33.3 1-2 50.0 10
Feb 18 Rochester Community and Technical College W, 84-74 1 40 10-15 66.7 1-2 50.0 11-12 91.7 32
Feb 21 at St. Cloud Technical & Community College W, 61-60 1 25 6-12 50.0 0-1 0.0 1-4 25.0 13
Game Log - Ball control
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs min off def reb ast to stl blk
Oct 11 at Northland Community & Technical College - - - - - - - - -
Oct 17 Oak Hills Christian College - - - - - - - - -
Oct 19 at Mayville State JV - - - - - - - - -
Oct 19 vs. Dakota College at Bottineau - - - - - - - - -
Oct 28 Leech Lake Tribal College - - - - - - - - -
Nov 6 Mayville State JV W, 89-71 1 20 5 3 8 1 0 0 0
Nov 14 at Gogebic Community College L, 87-80 1 33 3 11 14 5 4 0 0
Nov 15 at Central Lakes College-Brainerd L, 86-67 1 23 4 3 7 1 5 0 0
Nov 21 Minnesota North College-Vermilion W, 74-53 1 20 2 5 7 1 2 1 0
Nov 22 Minnesota North College-Mesabi Range W, 89-68 1 22 2 3 5 2 2 3 1
Dec 2 at Central Lakes College-Brainerd W, 96-91 1 39 3 6 9 2 3 1 0
Dec 5 at Minnesota North College-Hibbing L, 78-74 1 31 4 9 13 1 0 1 0
Dec 6 at Minnesota North College-Rainy River W, 75-49 1 20 4 4 8 3 0 0 1
Dec 12 Northland Community & Technical College W, 69-67 1 30 3 3 6 2 3 0 0
Dec 13 Minnesota North College-Itasca W, 81-66 1 21 6 5 11 2 2 1 0
Dec 19 Minnesota North College-Rainy River W, 73-69 1 25 3 8 11 1 2 0 0
Dec 20 Minnesota North College-Rainy River W, 69-65 1 26 4 3 7 1 2 0 1
Jan 2 Minnesota North College-Itasca W, 91-88 1 30 2 9 11 1 2 1 1
Jan 7 at Minnesota West Community & Technical College L, 99-72 1 31 1 5 6 0 2 1 0
Jan 10 Riverland Community College L, 82-58 1 38 2 6 8 1 6 1 0
Jan 14 at Anoka-Ramsey Community College W, 89-81 1 38 5 4 9 2 4 1 0
Jan 19 at Northland Community & Technical College L, 59-42 1 20 1 6 7 1 0 0 0
Jan 21 Ridgewater College L, 93-62 1 38 6 8 14 0 2 2 1
Jan 24 at Rochester Community and Technical College W, 67-63 1 40 4 9 13 3 3 1 0
Jan 26 at North Dakota State College of Science L, 87-62 1 33 7 6 13 0 3 1 0
Jan 28 St. Cloud Technical & Community College L, 81-79 1 40 3 7 10 2 1 0 2
Jan 31 Minnesota West Community & Technical College L, 77-68 1 35 3 5 8 1 2 1 0
Feb 4 at Riverland Community College L, 76-71 1 38 4 4 8 3 3 2 0
Feb 7 Anoka-Ramsey Community College L, 90-67 1 31 2 3 5 1 1 0 1
Feb 11 Trinity Bible College L, 89-81 - 8 3 2 5 1 0 0 0
Feb 14 at Ridgewater College L, 105-65 1 22 0 5 5 0 2 0 1
Feb 18 Rochester Community and Technical College W, 84-74 1 40 7 8 15 4 1 2 1
Feb 21 at St. Cloud Technical & Community College W, 61-60 1 25 4 7 11 0 3 1 0
Game Log - Ball control extended
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs pf dq a/to
Oct 11 at Northland Community & Technical College - - - -
Oct 17 Oak Hills Christian College - - - -
Oct 19 at Mayville State JV - - - -
Oct 19 vs. Dakota College at Bottineau - - - -
Oct 28 Leech Lake Tribal College - - - -
Nov 6 Mayville State JV W, 89-71 1 4 - -
Nov 14 at Gogebic Community College L, 87-80 1 2 - 1.3
Nov 15 at Central Lakes College-Brainerd L, 86-67 1 2 - 0.2
Nov 21 Minnesota North College-Vermilion W, 74-53 1 2 - 0.5
Nov 22 Minnesota North College-Mesabi Range W, 89-68 1 3 - 1.0
Dec 2 at Central Lakes College-Brainerd W, 96-91 1 3 - 0.7
Dec 5 at Minnesota North College-Hibbing L, 78-74 1 1 - -
Dec 6 at Minnesota North College-Rainy River W, 75-49 1 2 - -
Dec 12 Northland Community & Technical College W, 69-67 1 1 - 0.7
Dec 13 Minnesota North College-Itasca W, 81-66 1 4 - 1.0
Dec 19 Minnesota North College-Rainy River W, 73-69 1 0 - 0.5
Dec 20 Minnesota North College-Rainy River W, 69-65 1 0 - 0.5
Jan 2 Minnesota North College-Itasca W, 91-88 1 1 - 0.5
Jan 7 at Minnesota West Community & Technical College L, 99-72 1 1 - 0.0
Jan 10 Riverland Community College L, 82-58 1 3 - 0.2
Jan 14 at Anoka-Ramsey Community College W, 89-81 1 4 - 0.5
Jan 19 at Northland Community & Technical College L, 59-42 1 1 - -
Jan 21 Ridgewater College L, 93-62 1 3 - 0.0
Jan 24 at Rochester Community and Technical College W, 67-63 1 2 - 1.0
Jan 26 at North Dakota State College of Science L, 87-62 1 2 - 0.0
Jan 28 St. Cloud Technical & Community College L, 81-79 1 1 - 2.0
Jan 31 Minnesota West Community & Technical College L, 77-68 1 2 - 0.5
Feb 4 at Riverland Community College L, 76-71 1 3 - 1.0
Feb 7 Anoka-Ramsey Community College L, 90-67 1 3 - 1.0
Feb 11 Trinity Bible College L, 89-81 - 0 - -
Feb 14 at Ridgewater College L, 105-65 1 2 - 0.0
Feb 18 Rochester Community and Technical College W, 84-74 1 3 - 4.0
Feb 21 at St. Cloud Technical & Community College W, 61-60 1 2 - 0.0
Career Stats - Shooting per game
Statistic gp min/g fg/g 3pt/g ft/g ppg
2025-26 28 29.2 7.9-14.5 0.1-0.7 2.9-4.5 18.8
Total 28 29.2 7.9-14.5 0.1-0.7 2.9-4.5 18.8
Career Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
2025-26 28 27 816 220-405 54.3 4-20 20.0 81-126 64.3 525
Total 28 27 816 220-405 54.3 4-20 20.0 81-126 64.3 525
Career Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
2025-26 28 816 29.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 20.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Total 28 816 29.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 20.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Career Stats - Ball control per game
Statistic gp off/g def/g reb/g ast/g to/g stl/g blk/g
2025-26 28 3.5 5.6 9.1 1.5 2.1 0.8 0.4
Total 28 3.5 5.6 9.1 1.5 2.1 0.8 0.4
Career Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
2025-26 28 27 97 157 254 42 60 21 10
Total 28 27 97 157 254 42 60 21 10
Career Stats - Ball control per 40 min
Statistic gp off/40 def/40 reb/40 ast/40 to/40 stl/40 blk/40
2025-26 28 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 28 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Split Stats - Shooting per game
Statistic gp min/g fg/g 3pt/g ft/g ppg
Event
Total 28 29.2 7.9-14.5 0.1-0.7 2.9-4.5 18.8
Conference 12 34.7 9.1-16.5 0.3-1.0 4.0-5.8 22.5
Exhibition - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 15 28.2 8.3-14.7 0.1-0.7 3.7-5.3 20.3
Away 13 30.2 7.4-14.2 0.2-0.7 2.0-3.5 16.9
Neutral - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 -
Result
Wins 14 28.3 8.2-14.3 0.1-0.7 2.9-4.7 19.4
Losses 14 30.1 7.5-14.6 0.2-0.7 2.9-4.3 18.1
Month
November 5 23.5 7.2-12.6 0.0-0.2 1.6-2.6 16.0
December 7 27.4 7.0-13.6 0.0-0.9 2.6-4.4 16.6
January 10 34.3 9.3-17.5 0.0-0.5 3.1-4.8 21.7
February 6 27.3 7.0-12.0 0.7-1.3 4.0-5.7 18.7
Split Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Event
Total 28 27 816 220-405 54.3 4-20 20.0 81-126 64.3 525
Conference 12 12 416 109-198 55.1 4-12 33.3 48-70 68.6 270
Exhibition - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
Location
Home 15 14 424 124-220 56.4 2-11 18.2 55-80 68.8 305
Away 13 13 393 96-185 51.9 2-9 22.2 26-46 56.5 220
Neutral - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
Result
Wins 14 14 396 115-200 57.5 1-10 10.0 41-66 62.1 272
Losses 14 13 421 105-205 51.2 3-10 30.0 40-60 66.7 253
Month
November 5 5 118 36-63 57.1 0-1 0.0 8-13 61.5 80
December 7 7 192 49-95 51.6 0-6 0.0 18-31 58.1 116
January 10 10 343 93-175 53.1 0-5 0.0 31-48 64.6 217
February 6 5 164 42-72 58.3 4-8 50.0 24-34 70.6 112
Split Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
Event
Total 28 816 29.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 20.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Conference 12 416 34.7 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 33.3 0.0-0.0 0.0
Exhibition - - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 15 424 28.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 18.2 0.0-0.0 0.0
Away 13 393 30.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 22.2 0.0-0.0 0.0
Neutral - - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 -
Result
Wins 14 396 28.3 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 10.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Losses 14 421 30.1 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 30.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Month
November 5 118 23.5 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
December 7 192 27.4 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
January 10 343 34.3 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
February 6 164 27.3 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 50.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Split Stats - Ball control per game
Statistic gp off/g def/g reb/g ast/g to/g stl/g blk/g
Event
Total 28 3.5 5.6 9.1 1.5 2.1 0.8 0.4
Conference 12 3.4 5.9 9.3 1.4 2.5 1.0 0.5
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 15 3.5 5.2 8.7 1.4 1.9 0.8 0.5
Away 13 3.4 6.1 9.5 1.6 2.5 0.7 0.2
Neutral - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 14 3.9 5.5 9.4 1.8 2.1 0.9 0.4
Losses 14 3.1 5.7 8.8 1.2 2.2 0.6 0.4
Month
November 5 3.2 5.0 8.2 2.0 2.6 0.8 0.2
December 7 3.9 5.4 9.3 1.7 1.7 0.4 0.3
January 10 3.4 6.5 9.9 1.1 2.5 0.9 0.4
February 6 3.3 4.8 8.2 1.5 1.7 0.8 0.5
Split Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
Event
Total 28 27 97 157 254 42 60 21 10
Conference 12 12 41 71 112 17 30 12 6
Exhibition - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 15 14 53 78 131 21 28 12 8
Away 13 13 44 79 123 21 32 9 2
Neutral - - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 14 14 54 77 131 25 29 12 5
Losses 14 13 43 80 123 17 31 9 5
Month
November 5 5 16 25 41 10 13 4 1
December 7 7 27 38 65 12 12 3 2
January 10 10 34 65 99 11 25 9 4
February 6 5 20 29 49 9 10 5 3
Split Stats - Ball control per 40 min
Statistic gp off/40 def/40 reb/40 ast/40 to/40 stl/40 blk/40
Event
Total 28 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Conference 12 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 15 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Away 13 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Neutral - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 14 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Losses 14 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Month
November 5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
December 7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
January 10 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
February 6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
News mentions
A team photo of the Spartan Men's Basketball team.
Hamilton Scores 30, Registers Double-Double, but Spartan Men Fall to St. Cloud, 81-79

The M State Men’s Basketball team found themselves down by six points at halftime Wednesday night, trailing 41-35. The second half was a back-and-forth battle with M State outscoring St. Cloud 44-40, but coming up two points short in an 81-79 loss on their home floor. The loss leaves the Spartans and the Cyclones tied in the MCAC South with 2-3 conference records.

M State Spartan number 21 dribbles a basketball on the court.
Spartan Men Fall to Wildcats at NDSCS

The M State Men’s basketball team fell behind 45-23 at the half on Monday night at NDSCS in Wahpeton, however, the Spartans battled the Wildcats the rest of the way, trailing by just 10 points late in the game before the Wildcats finished with an 87-62 victory. The Spartans were outscored by just 3 points in the second half, 42-39.

Two Spartan's are playing basketball. Number 15 dribbles a ball
Spartan Men Win at Rochester

M State overcame a 30-24 halftime deficit in Rochester on Saturday afternoon and went on to record a 67-63 MCAC Southern Division victory over the Yellowjackets. The Spartans shot 46.3% (25-54) from the field and made 38.5% (5-13) from beyond the arc. They also held a 38-32 edge on the boards.

Spartans' player number 3, Hayden Knick, dribbles the ball up court.
Warriors Pull Away From Spartans with Strong 2nd Half

The Ridgewater Warriors took an 11 point halftime lead (43-32) on Wednesday night and outscored M State 50-30 over the final 20 minutes to post a 93-62 victory over the Spartans in Fergus Falls. The Warriors had a good shooting night, making 49% (36-73) of their field goal attempts. The Spartans only made 33% (26-79) of their shots from the floor.

Spartan Men's Basketball player, number 33, going up for a layup.
Spartan Men Struggle in Loss at Northland

The M State Men’s basketball team struggled from the get-go on Monday night in Thief River Falls, falling behind 31-13 at the half and losing to the Pioneers by a final score of 59-42. The Spartans shot just 31.5% (17-54) on the night and finished without a scorer in double figures.

Five Spartans Reach Double Figures in Road Win Over Anoka-Ramsey
Five Spartans Reach Double Figures in Road Win Over Anoka-Ramsey

The M State Men’s Basketball team had a good shooting night in Coon Rapids on Wednesday as they made 51.6% (32-62) of their field goal attempts on the way to an 89-81 victory over Anoka-Ramsey. Five Spartans reached double digits in scoring, led by James Hamilton with 25 points. Hamilton also had 9 rebounds. M State made 19-of-28 (68%) of their free throws.

A team photo of the Spartan Men's Basketball team.
Spartan Men Drop Southern Division Home Opener to Riverland

Riverland made 53.3% (32-60) of their field goal attempts and buried 10-of-21 (47.6%) of their 3-point attempts on Saturday afternoon as they recorded an 82-58 MCAC Southern Division victory over the M State Spartans in Fergus Falls. M State shot 36.7% (22-60) and only 20.7% (6-29) from beyond the arc. With the Spartans leading 24-23 late in the first half, Riverland rattled off 16 straight points to go into halftime with a 39-24 lead.

Spartan Men Fall Victim to Sharpshooting Blue Jays
Spartan Men Fall Victim to Sharpshooting Blue Jays

Minnesota West shot 61% (41-67) overall and 42% (11-26) from 3-point range on Wednesday night as the Blue Jays opened MCAC Southern Division play with a decisive 99-72 victory over M State in Worthington. Minnesota West also held a 39-26 advantage on the boards. The Spartans shot 43% (25-58) on the night.

Spartan Men Hold Off Itasca for 3-Point Win
Spartan Men Hold Off Itasca for 3-Point Win

M State had a good shooting night on Friday as they held off a late surge by Minnesota North College – Itasca to record their tenth win of the season, a 91-88 victory over the Vikings. The Spartans hit 52% (39-75) of their field goal attempts on the way to the win. James Hamilton registered a double-double (24 points, 11 rebounds) to lead M State.

A team photo of the Spartan Men's Basketball team.
Spartan Men Beat Rainy River for 5th Straight Win

The M State Men’s Basketball team improved to 9-3 on the year with their fifth straight victory on Saturday afternoon in Fergus Falls. The Spartans led 37-28 at the half and held on for a 69-65 victory over Minnesota North College – Rainy River. M State shot 39.4% (26-66) overall, but struggled from the 3-point line, going just 6-for-25 (47.8%). They also made only 11-of-23 free throws (47.8%).

Spartan Men Hold on for 73-69 Win Over Rainy River
Spartan Men Hold on for 73-69 Win Over Rainy River

The M State Men’s Basketball team took a 43-21 halftime lead and then had to hold off a furious second half comeback by Minnesota North College – Rainy River to complete a 73-69 victory. The Voyageurs outscored the Spartans 48-30 over the final 20 minutes of play on Friday night. The two teams will face each other again at noon on Saturday.

A team photo of the Spartan Men's Basketball team.
Spartan Men Take Control in 2nd Half, Post 81-66 Win Over Itasca

The M State Men’s basketball team held a 32-29 halftime lead and then pulled away in the second half for an 81-66 win over Minnesota North College – Itasca on Saturday afternoon in Fergus Falls. The Spartans shot 36.8% (25-68) as they recorded their third straight win and improved their season record to 7-3. M State took excellent care of the ball, committing only 11 turnovers on the day and won the battle of the boards, 50-44.

Spartan Men Hold on for Two-Point Win Over Northland
Spartan Men Hold on for Two-Point Win Over Northland

M State made 17-of-21 (81%) free throws and won the rebounding battle 39-31 on Friday night as they edged Northland 69-67. The Spartans made 41.8% (23-55), while the Pioneers shot 42.9% (24-56) from the field. M State held a 36-30 advantage at the half, but Northland outscored the home team 37-33 over the last 20 minutes of play.

Spartans Bounce Back from Friday Loss with Win at Rainy River
Spartans Bounce Back from Friday Loss with Win at Rainy River

Ty Vig registered a double-double (12 points, 12 rebounds) and M State bounced back from a tough loss Friday night to defeat Minnesota North College – Rainy River by the score of 75-49. The Spartans shot 42.6% (29-68) from the field. Carter Clark was the leading scorer with 20 points and James Hamilton was also in double figures, scoring 10 points. Vig, Clark, Hamilton and Braylon Baldwin had 3 assists apiece and Hamilton secured 8 rebounds.

A team photo of the Spartan Men's Basketball team.
M State Men Take Down Raiders in Overtime Thriller

The M State Men’s Basketball team outscored Central Lakes Community College 15-10 in the overtime session on Tuesday night, recording a 96-91 road win over the Raiders in Brainerd. The Spartans led 46-39 at the half, but the home team rallied back with a 42-35 second half advantage to force OT.

Solid Shooting Performance Carries Spartan Men to Victory
Solid Shooting Performance Carries Spartan Men to Victory

Leng Akol sparked the M State Men's Basketball team with a 17 point performance off the bench on Saturday as the Spartans recorded an 89-68 victory over Minnesota North College-Mesabi Range, improving their season record to 3-2. Braylon Baldwin led M State with 22 points, while adding 6 rebounds, and James Hamilton contributed 16 points and 5 boards.

Spartan Men Shoot Over 55% in Win over Ironhawks
Spartan Men Shoot Over 55% in Win over Ironhawks

In a low scoring first half the M State Spartans led Minnesota North College - Vermilion, 27-17, however, the Spartans outscored the Ironhawks 47-36 over the final 20 minutes to finish with a 74-53 victory, improving their season record to 2-2.