The LumberJacks lost the championship game of the Purple and Gold Classic to the host Whittier College Poets 80-62. The loss moves the Jacks overall record to 3-9 overall on the season. The Jacks found themselves only down by eight at the half, but could not get back into the game as they shot only 29 % from the floor in the second half. Northland was led in scoring by Ryan Cannata (Sr. Nashwauk, Minn.) and Michael Mackey (Jr. Holmen, Wis.) who scored 18 and 17 points apiece. The Jacks will be back in action as they re-open conference play this January 8th at home against UM-Morris starting at 7:30 p.m.
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