 The BSU men's basketball team opened conference play with a bang taking down Minnesota Duluth by a by two in a thrilling matchup in Duluth. Since then the Beavers had struggled losing seven straight conference matchups. Saturday the Beavers looked for the sweep over the Bulldogs and former coach Matt Bowen. It was neck and neck through the second half but Lucas went came to play the left he drives shakes the defender and gets the layup later went knocks down the three he scored 13 of his 20 in the second half including five of six shooting from the field and then the Beavers would start to pull away late Javion Green delivers two of his game high 22 to give BSU the seven-point lead then Sharif Plack puts the nail in the coffin finishing in the land of the Giants for two of his 21 to put BSU up nine. The Beavers go on to win by a final of 86-78. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.