The Minot Sate Beavers moved onto the semi finals of the MTS Wesmen Classic with a 80-70 victory over the Manitoba Bisons. Minot State held a slim 40-35 lead at halftime.

Minot State had no trouble finding their shooting touch connecting on 52% of their shots from the field in the first half. Manitoba made a late charge and closed the gap to 64-61 but the Beavers held their ground to earn the victory.

Matt Witwer led the Beavers with a game high 28 points and 11 rebounds. Darcy Coss led Manitoba with 23 points, including four three pointers.

Minot State will play the host Winnipeg Wesmen in one semi final Saturday night at 6:00 p.m. Manitoba will tackle Royal Military College on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. RMC lost 80-56 to Winnipeg on Friday.