MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Morris men's basketball team faced off against North Central, looking to remain undefeated in UMAC play. Unfortunately, the Cougars were unable to come away with a win after a 19-38 second half gave the Rams a commanding lead to end the game.

Carvin Fish, the leading scorer of the night for Minnesota Morris, got things rolling with a dunk for the Cougars. Gustav Gunderson splashed a triple, which Fish followed up with a jumper to give Minnesota Morris their first lead of the game (7-6). The Rams and the Cougars, evenly matched, traded points for the rest of the first half. The largest lead for either of the two teams came on a fastbreak layup from the Rams to put them up four over Minnesota Morris, a lead that was quickly squashed by Dom Aguilar with a three. Battling to the end of the half, North Central made a three point play with three seconds left to take a 40-37 lead at the buzzer.

The Rams went on an 11-2 run to kick off the second half, leaving the Cougars stunned and unable to find a response. North Central found a 24 points lead with seven minutes to go in the game and maintained their lead to leave Minnesota Morris trailing by 22 points (56-78) at the final buzzer.

Fish came away from the night with 16 points and five rebounds for the Cougars, adding two blocks to his stat line. Jase Nelson went 6-9 from the field as he totaled up 13 points. Aguilar was the third Cougar in double digits on the night, earning himself 12 points. 

Men's basketball will return to James Gremmels Court this Saturday (Jan. 18) for a 3pm matchup with the University of Northwestern.