(VCSU<\/a>) A frenetic pressure defense set the tone early Friday night as the Valley City State men’s basketball team rolled to a 93-66 victory over Presentation College.<\/p>\n The Vikings forced 18 turnovers in the first half, leading to 19 points off turnovers and a 42-23 lead at the break. The Saints would get no closer than 13 points in the second half. The Vikings finished the game scoring 41 of their points off Presentation College’s 29 turnovers.<\/p>\n Valley City State improves to 14-4 overall and 5-3 in the North Star Athletic Association. The Saints drop to 3-18 overall and 0-8 in the NSAA.<\/p>\n “If you don’t hit shots against the zone, you don’t win,” said VCSU head coach Ryan Montgomery<\/a>. “They made a little run and got within 13, and we’re thinking it might turn into a game, but then Matthew Schlottman<\/a> came up huge with those 3’s.”<\/p>\n Schlottman’s two baskets against PC’s zone stifled the Saints momentum and put VCSU in control for the rest of the way. The Vikings finished the game with 12 3-pointers, going 12-for-27 from beyond the arc.<\/p>\n VCSU’s defense that forced 29 turnovers was fueled in part by a raucous student section, which came out in full force to support the Vikings.<\/p>\n “That was awesome,” Montgomery said about the student section. “We really appreciate their support tonight and we’re hoping they all show up again tomorrow. It’s going to be a tough one tomorrow against Mayville.”<\/p>\n Viking guard Joshua Kelly<\/a> poured in 16 first-half points and a team-high 19 points total to lead VCSU’s offense. The 19 points by Kelly was a season-high for the junior guard, who has now scored double figures in three consecutive games. Jalen Addison<\/a> added 13 points, including nine in the first half. Eddie Oyet<\/a> also reached double figures with 10 points. All 13 Vikings who played scored at least two points, including 46 points off the bench.<\/p>\n “We’ve been saying it all year: it doesn’t matter who starts, it’s just a matter of if you can produce in the game,” said Montgomery. “We have so many guys right now that can produce in a college basketball game.”<\/p>\n Presentation College’s Ian Kelly had a 30-point, 10-rebound double-double to lead the Saints. Jalonni McCorvey added 22 points.<\/p>\n The Vikings finished the game shooting 54 percent overall (32-59), including 62 percent in the second half. The Vikings shot 44 percent on 3’s (12-27) and 74 percent at the line (17-23). Presentation College shot 48 percent overall (21-44), 48 percent on 3’s (12-25) and 71 percent on free throws (12-17).<\/p>\n VCSU now shifts its focus to a big game Saturday afternoon against Mayville State University. The Vikings entered the weekend just one game back of the Comets for first place in the NSAA standings. Tip off of the men’s game is scheduled for 5 p.m. at VCSU’s W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse.<\/p>\n Up next:<\/strong> Valley City State hosts Mayville State for a doubleheader on Saturday. The women’s game tips at 3 p.m. with the men to follow at 5 p.m. The first 100 VCSU students in attendance will receive free tacos from Valley City Taco John’s.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Macey Kvilvang<\/a> recorded a double double in the victory, scoring 14 points and grabbing 11 rebounds Friday. Maara Nelson<\/a> poured in a game-high 16 points, while Taryn Dieterle<\/a> scored 12 and Adriana Torres<\/a> added 11. Nelson also dished out three assists for the Vikings. Valley City State improves to 6-8 overall and 4-4 in the North Star. Presentation falls to 1-18 overall and 0-8 in the NSAA.<\/p>\n The first quarter featured three lead changes until the Vikings took a 9-2 run, including six Maara Nelson<\/a> free throws, to close out the first quarter with a 15-11 lead. The Vikings narrowly outscored the Saints in the second quarter as Valley City State held a 31-26 advantage at halftime.<\/p>\n Valley City State took off coming out of the locker room, opening the second half with a 12-4 rally capped by a layup from Taryn Dieterle<\/a> to lead by 13. The Vikings held onto a double figure lead until the fourth quarter when the Saints took a 8-0 run with 4:20 to go, closing the gap to just six points at 51-45. It was all Valley City State from there as three-pointers from Adriana Torres<\/a> (2) and Dieterle put it away for the Vikings, 62-45.<\/p>\n The Vikings shot 39 percent from the field (22-57), 25 percent on three-pointers (5-20), and 68 percent on free throws (13-19). The Saints shot 33 percent from the field (19-58), 21 percent from beyond the arc (3-14), and 67 percent from the free throw line. Valley City State also tallied 11 assists and six steals as a team.<\/p>\n Presentation was led by Tone Oglesby and Justice Crooks who each scored 10 points for the Saints.<\/p>\n UP NEXT:<\/strong> Valley City State hosts Mayville State for a doubleheader on Saturday. Women will tip at 3 p.m. with the men to follow at 5 p.m. Presentation travels to Dickinson State Saturday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Friday VCSU Basketball Men… (VCSU) A frenetic pressure defense set the tone early Friday night as the Valley City State men’s basketball team rolled to a 93-66 victory over Presentation College. 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Two 3-pointers by the Saints trimmed the Viking lead to 60-47 midway through the second half, but VCSU forward Matthew Schlottman<\/a> nailed back-to-back 3-pointers that sparked a 8-0 Viking run and pushed VCSU’s lead back to 21 points.<\/p>\n
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