Box Score

Jewell men's basketball won their second consecutive game in defeating Minot State on the first day of play in the D2 Vegas Showdown 70-60.

The Cardinals (9-16) led for all but :47 seconds of the game after falling behind 2-0.

Although Jewell build a 15 point lead early in the second half, Minot State  was able to stay in the game by going 8-9 from the free throw line in the second half.  The Cardinals,despite hitting only 10-20 of their free throws in the game, kept the Beavers at arm's length late in the game.

Mark Mason had 21 points, 4 rebounds and three steals (all leading to layups) for Jewell.  Nick Larson hit 16 points and pulled in 15 rebounds, and Cyril Bilong, who hit 4-7 three-pointers, ended the game with 14 points.  Devonte Bell and Nate Kroeker each had two steals and four assists.

The Cardinals battle the University of Sioux Falls on Sunday in a 5:00 (CST) contest.  It will be the final game of the year for men's basketball.