DECORAH, Iowa - The Luther men's basketball team fell to North Central Unviersity (MN) 68-58 in the first home game of the season. The Norse were led by Aidan Bailey with nine points and fall to 1-2 overall. 

The Rams held a 38-28 advantage at halftime by shooting 48.15 percent from the field to start the game. In the second half, the Norse would have their first lead of the game after a three-pointer from Will Bockenstedt to take a 41-40 edge with 13:39 to play. The contest would see the score all-tied up three more times over the next four minutes. North Central took the lead back for the rest of the game with 9:12 remaining. 

Andre Palavra, Mikkel Schutte and Jake Collis each had eight points. 

North Central improves to 2-1 overall. 

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