John Sutherland scores season-high 26 points as Beavers top Marauders

010825.S.BP.BSUMBB John Pecarich — Bemidji State sophomore John Pecarich (11) shoots a 3-point shot during the first half against Augustana on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at the BSU Gymnasium.

By Pioneer Staff Report

January 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM

BEMIDJI 鈥� Since Jan. 17, senior forward John Sutherland has scored 15 points or more points in every game.

Thursday night against U-Mary, he kept the baskets coming.

Sutherland scored a team-high 26 points in the Bemidji State men鈥檚 basketball team鈥檚 (8-14) 88-76 win over the Marauders (4-20). He was followed closely by sophomore guard John Pecarich, who nailed six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points.

Junior Tate Olson was also a major contributor, tallying 17 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double. Sophomore forward Isaac Severts also landed a double-digit point total, collecting a career-high 10 points.

Bemidji State 88, U-Mary 76

UM 32 44 鈥� 76

BSU 39 49 鈥� 88

U-Mary 鈥� McGaskey 20, Jones 16, Mattes 15, Roers 11, Swanson 6, Delorme 3, Otasevic 3, Ashu 2. Totals: 28-63 FGs, 11-28 3-pt. FGs, 9-15 FTs.

Bemidji State 鈥� Sutherland 26, Pecarich 24, Olson 17, Severts 10, Patterson 8, Athian 3. Totals: 34-55 FGs, 11-25 3-pt. FGs, 9-12 FTs.

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