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2014-15 UNK Men's Basketball Roster

40 Ben Petersen

  • Hometown Minden, NE
  • Highschool Minden
  • Prev School Midland U. (NE)
  • Class Senior
  • Major Exercise Science Fitness & Wellness
  • Position Guard/Forward
  • Height 6-5
  • Weight 195

Biography

AS A JUNIOR (2013-14)
Saw action in four games ... had a bucket in a home win over S.D. Mines ... played nine minutes in road game at Colorado Mines ... three total rebounds, all defensive

AS A SOPHOMORE (2012-13)
Played in 13 games, all off the bench ... shot 46% from the field ... finished with 16 points, 19 rebounds, three assists and three steals ... at home vs. Lincoln, had five points (3 of 3 FT's) in 10 minutes ... four boards and two free throws in 18 minutes vs. Washburn ... in season-best 22 minutes, had eight rebounds (seven defensive) at Fort Hays ... in season finale, six points and four boards vs. Lindenwood

PRIOR TO UNK
Spent the 2011-12 season at NAIA Midland U. (Fremont, Neb.) ... member of the Warriors j.v. team

HIGH SCHOOL
Part of a senior class that led the Whippets to its first state championship appearance since 1963 ... squad posted a 23-3 mark and fell to Norfolk Catholic in the 2011 title game ...  averaged around 15 points and six rebounds per game ... honorable mention all-state and academic all-state ... in 2010, Whippets finished third in Class C1

PERSONAL
Son of Bruce & Tammie

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 40

    2012-13Sophomore

    Guard/Forward
    6'5" 195 lbs
    40
  • 40

    2013-14Junior

    Guard/Forward
    6'5" 195 lbs
    40
  • 40

    2014-15Senior

    Guard/Forward
    6'5" 195 lbs
    40