NMU Men's Basketball reaches 100 against Roosevelt

Wildcats can clinch the top seed in the GLIAC Post-Season tournament with a win Saturday

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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In a high-scoring affair on Thursday night, Northern Michigan outlasted the Roosevelt Lakers 100-87, backed by a career-high 36 points from Dylan Kuehl. The Wildcats dominated the glass 38-18 and led in second-chance points 25-2. NMU is now 24-5 overall and 15-4 in conference play, and a win on Saturday will clinch at least a share of the regular season title as well as the No. 1 seed.

Why it matters

This game was a crucial one for Northern Michigan's men's basketball team, as they look to clinch the top seed in the GLIAC Post-Season tournament. The Wildcats have had a strong season so far, and this win over Roosevelt keeps them in contention for the regular season title.

The details

Dylan Kuehl had a career-high 36 points on 13-20 shooting to lead the Wildcats. Jackson Dudek added 19 points, while Charlie Miller (14) and Cal Klesmit (10) also reached double figures. Northern shot 56.3% as a team and dominated the glass, holding a 38-18 rebounding advantage. The Lakers were led by Mikey West's 29 points and Dante Sawyer's 24.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 27, 2026.
  • The Wildcats will host Parkside on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in their regular season finale.

The players

Dylan Kuehl

A standout player for the Northern Michigan Wildcats, Kuehl scored a career-high 36 points in the win over Roosevelt.

Jackson Dudek

A key contributor for the Wildcats, Dudek scored 19 points in the victory.

Mikey West

The leading scorer for the Roosevelt Lakers, West poured in 29 points in the losing effort.

Dante Sawyer

A talented player for the Roosevelt Lakers, Sawyer scored 24 points in the game.

Bennett Basich

The leading rebounder for the Wildcats, Basich grabbed 10 boards and also dished out 6 assists.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

A win on Saturday and the Wildcats clinch at least a share of the regular season title as well as the No. 1 seed.

The takeaway

This game showcased the offensive firepower of the Northern Michigan Wildcats, as they were able to reach the century mark against a tough Roosevelt Lakers team. The Wildcats' dominance on the glass and in second-chance points were key factors in the victory, and they now have a chance to clinch the regular season title and top seed in the conference tournament with a win in their regular season finale.