Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [FRI] – The Northern State University women’s basketball team came out strong, securing a dominant 73-43 victory over Minnesota Duluth. Four Wolves scored in double figures, while the team also set a season-high with 25 points off turnovers on the night.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 73, UMD 43
Records: NSU 8-5 (NSIC 5-2), UMD 4-9 (NSIC 2-6)
Attendance:1225
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State came out strong, posting 16 points in the first quarter and extending their lead with 26 in the second. They continued their momentum with 8 points in the third and capped off the game with 23 points in the fourth
- The Wolves were efficient on offense, shooting 48.3% from the field and 44.5% from beyond the arc
- NSU dominated in the paint with 42 points, while also setting a season-high of 25 points off turnovers and contributing 18 points from the bench
- Madelyn Bragg led the way with 18 points, six rebounds, and three blocks on the night
- Rianna Fillipi orchestrated the offense, recording five assists, six steals, and adding 15 points to the victory
- Alayna Benike and Izzy Moore followed behind, finishing with 13 and 12 points, respectively, while also grabbing 8 and 6 rebounds
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Madelyn Bragg: 18 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks
- Rianna Fillipi: 15 points, 8 rebounds, 6 steals, 5 assists, 63.6% FG
- Alayna Benike: 13 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 62.5% FG
- Izzy Moore: 12 points, 6 rebounds, 100% FG
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Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [SAT] – An early lead by the Northern State University women’s basketball team propelled them to a 66-60 victory over No. 16 Concordia-St. Paul. Four Wolves reached double figures, with Rianna Fillipi leading the charge, scoring 18 points and shooting 8-of-14 from the field.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 66, CSP 60
Records: NSU 9-5 (NSIC 6-2), CSP 13-2 (NSIC 7-2)
Attendance:1212
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State scored 18 points in the first quarter, 15 in the second, 14 in the third, and 19 in the fourth.
- The Wolves shot 42.1% from the field, while the Golden Bears shot 36.1%.
- Northern State grabbed 43 rebounds, scored 34 points in the paint, 18 points off the bench, 17 points off turnovers, and 14 points from the foul line.
- Rianna Fillipi led the charge for the Wolves with 18 points, five rebounds, and a 57.1% field goal percentage.
- Madelyn Bragg and Izzy Moore each scored 12 points, with Bragg adding nine rebounds and Moore contributing six.
- Michaela Jewett was a key playmaker, recording ten rebounds and five assists.
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Rianna Fillipi: 18 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 57.1 FG %
- Madelyn Bragg: 12 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists
- Izzy Moore: 12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 50.0 FG %
- Alayna Benike: 11 points, 6 rebounds, 57.1 FG %
- Michaela Jewett: 7 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists
UP NEXT
Northern State hits the road south to take on Wayne State and Augustana. Tip-offs are set for 5:30 p.m. on Friday, January 10 from Wayne, Nebraska against the Wildcats and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 11 from Sioux Fall, South Dakota against the Vikings.
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