Huskies Go Cold in 64-54 Loss to Mustangs

Saturday, December 20

Marshall, MN

2:00 P.M.

St. Cloud State

7-5,5-2NSIC

Southwest Minnesota State

8-4,6-1NSIC

Team	1	2	F
St. Cloud St.	26	28	54
Southwest Minn. St.	29	35	64

Photo by: Kayden Kircher

12/20/2025 6:38:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

SCSU shoots 31.4% from the field

Marshall, MN – St. Cloud State Men's Basketball (7-5, 5-2 NSIC) were defeated by Southwest Minnesota State 64-54 in their final game of 2025. SCSU shot 31.4% from the field and 12% from three in the loss.

St. Cloud State had a strong opening to the game as they held a 9-2 lead at the 13:48 mark of the first half. The Huskies limited SMSU to only one field goal in that span and Nate Dahl poured in five points to power the offense. Out of a timeout by the Mustangs, they commenced on a 7-2 to get the game within one possession. SCSU held a steady lead for most of the half, but key three-point makes by the Mustangs kept their lead at bay. With 7:17 left in the half, Wyatt Hawks putback a dunk to put the Huskies up 23-16. From that point, SMSU found their offensive footing as they closed on a 13-3 run to lead 29-26 at the break. St. Cloud State would be held scoreless for the final 4:08 of the half.

The second half saw the Mustangs jump out with a 7-2 run before Luke Winkel drained a three to calm the storm. SMSU rebuilt their lead back up to double digits and held control for the remainder of the game at the 12:27 mark. St. Cloud State got as close as seven points the rest of the game as they ultimately went on to lose 64-54. The Huskies generated consistent good looks, especially from three, but were unable to capitalize as they went 3/25 from deep.

Top Huskies

Nate Dahl led the Huskies with a 17-point, 12 rebound double-double. Dahl shot 5/10 with two threes as he also added two assists and a steal. This was Dahl's second career double-double and also career-high mark in rebounds.
Wyatt Hawks closed in on a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds. Hawks shot 4/6 while swatting two shots. This was Hawks' fifth multi-block game and he is now two blocks away from cracking into the top 10 in blocks in program history. This was also his seventh game with 9+ rebounds.
Lee Marks III was the final Husky to score in double-figures as he tallied 13 points on 4/6 shooting. Marks III grabbed three rebounds and made five of his eight free throws. This was his third game scoring in double figures this season.

Notables

St. Cloud State is now 41-28 all-time against SMSU and have lost seven straight games to the Mustangs.
The Huskies led the game in free throw makes (19-11), rebounds (37-29), offensive rebounds (13-3), and second chance points (6-2).
Luke Winkel totaled seven points, four rebounds, and an assist and steal.
Azayah Washington scored four points and dished an assist.
Kynan Philippe grabbed three rebounds to go with a steal.

Up Next
St. Cloud State will be back in action on Saturday, January 3 as they take on Minnesota State to open up 2026. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. at Halenbeck Hall.

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