North Dakota Division B Boys Basketball State Tournament Semifinals – Bowman County vs Westhope-Newburg

Recap

Westhope/Newburg scored a combined 32 points in the first three quarters of their ND Division B Boys Basketball State Tournament Semifinal against Bowman County Friday. The Sioux poured in 31 in the fourth in a come-from-behind 63-61 victory over the Bulldogs.

The first half was tight, with Bowman County leading by just three at the half. The Bulldogs owned the third quarter, outscoring the Sioux 20-8 to stretch the lead to 15. The Sioux shot a blistering 73% from the field, making three three-pointers and six free-throws in the final eight minutes to advance to Saturday night’s championship.

Walker Braaten posted his second double-double of the tournament, with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Braden Bailey and Hunter Tolstad also reached double figures for the Sioux with 13 and 11 respectively. Bohden Duffield scored a tournament single-game high 35 points. Twin brother, Bishop, added 15 in the loss.

BOX SCORE

WN     12     12     8      31    63

BC      16     11    20     14    61

SCORING

WESTHOPE/NEWBURG – Braaten 26, Bailey 13, Tolstad 11, Artz 8, Dalton Hawkins 5

BOWMAN COUNTY – Bohden Duffield 35, Bishop Duffield 15, J. Njos 6, Dix 3, Fossum 2