ST. CLOUD, Minn.- Poor shooting in the first half doomed the Wildcats on Saturday night at St. Cloud State. The'Cats shot almost 35 percent from the floor (8-23) in the first 20 minutes andwere down 44-19 at the half as SCSU was shooting at a 56 percent clip. St. Cloud won the game by a 84-52score. The 'Cats are now 3-3 on the season while SCSU improves to 5-1 on the2002-03 campaign.

Two 'Cats hit for double-figures as BillyHill led the way with 15 points. Milan Azanjachad 11 markers. On the boards the Wildcats had 30 rebounds to St. Cloud's 38.

The 'Cats will be in action again on Dec. 14 at home againstSt. Nobert at 7:30 p.m.