MARQUETTE, Mich. – The Parkside men's basketball team returned to action on Saturday afternoon in GLIAC action. The Rangers took on the Northern Michigan Wildcats and would fall 73-62.
 
Inside the Box Score

• The Rangers as a team shot 46% from the floor in the game, the fourth time this season they've shot over 45% in a game.
• Parkside had three players reach double figures in Josiah Palmer, Jack Rose, and Nick Brown. Palmer led the way with 20 points while shooting 7-16 from the field.

 
How it Happened
The game would get off to a slow start as both teams would combine for a total of four points through the first four minutes. The Rangers offense would then hit a flurry of shots including a Nick Brown three pointer at the 13:58 mark to give them a 10-4 lead. The Rangers were in control for the entire first half, building their lead to as much as nine points. The Wildcats would hit a buzzer beating shot to cut into the Ranger lead 33-30 heading into the halftime break.
 
The Wildcats would storm back in the second half. The Rangers would open the half with a Josiah Palmer jumper and a pair of Jack Rose free throws. The Wildcats would then answer, scoring 13 unanswered points to regain the lead for the first time since the start of the game, 43-37 with 13:38 to go. The Rangers would then go to work to chip away at the Wildcats lead, cutting it to just two points on a Palmer three with 3:34 remaining. With a 58-56 lead, Northern Michigan would protect their lead, building it up to 11 points by the end of the game to seal their second GLIAC victory of the season.
 
Up Next
The Rangers will be back in action on December 18^th at home as they will host Benedictine. Tip is set for 7 p.m. CST with coverage available at ParksideRangers.com/coverage.