Balanced scoring was the story for the Saint Cloud State men’s basketball team this weekend as the Huskies went undefeated in the Radisson Hotel and Suites Hoopster Classic. On Friday the Huskies were challenged by nearby Saint John’s as the Johnnies took them to overtime but SCSU held on for the 78-71 victory. The win was marked the 27th straight season that SCSU has opened its season with a victory. The Huskies had five players score in double figures, leading them was senior forward Matt Schneck with 15 points in the contest.

The Huskies closed out the Hoopster Classic on Saturday with a win over the Huskies of Michigan Tech at Halenbeck Hall 75-62. Once again SCSU had five players score in double figures and shot over 50 percent from the field. Preseason conference player of the year Taylor Witt had 13 points and six assists for St. Cloud. SCSU will travel to South Dakota this weekend to participate in the 2nd annual NSIC Holiday Hoopsfest. The opponent on Friday is the University of Mary then Saturday the Huskies will square off against Augustana College.