Sioux Falls, SD (NSUWolves.com) – A team effort propelled the Northern State University women’s basketball team to a 75-61 victory over Sioux Falls on Sunday afternoon. The Wolves seized control early, outscoring the Cougars by 13 points at halftime. Alayna Benike spearheaded the effort, recording her second double-double of the season. Meanwhile, Rianna Fillipi not only set a new single-season assists record but also tied the single-game assists record in the win.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 75, USF 61
Records: NSU 19-10 (NSIC 15-7), USF 17-14 (NSIC 12-10)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State posted 15 points in the first, 23 points in the second, 22 points in the third, and 15 points in the fourth
- They recorded a 45.5% shooting percentage from the floor, 33.3% from beyond the three-point line, and 62.5% from the foul line
- The Wolves tallied 46 points in the paint, 12 points off of turnovers, 11 fast break points, and seven bench points
- Alayna Benike was first on the team with 18 points and 10 rebounds for her second double-double of the season
- Michaela Jewett followed behind with 16 points and five rebounds on the day, along with shooting 53.6% from the floor
- Madelyn Bragg and Rianna Fillipi came out as the top scorers, adding 13 and 11 points, respectively
- In addition, Fillipi led the team with 11 assists on the day while also breaking the single-season assists record and tying the single-game record
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Alayna Benike: 18 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks, 2 steals
- Michaela Jewett:16 points, 5 rebounds, 53.8 FG %
- Madelyn Bragg: 13 points, 8 rebounds, 54.5 FG %
- Rianna Fillipi: 11 points, 11 assists, 5 rebounds
- Morgan Fiedler: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals
BEYOND THE BOX
- Rianna Fillipi broke the season record for assists in a season with 162 total; the previous record was set in the 1989-90 season by Tanna Negaard
- Fillipi also tied the individual game record with 11 assists; the previous record was set in the 2009-10 season by Emily Becken
Hear from Madelyn Bragg postgame w/ Tukes HERE:
Hear from HC Paula Krueger postgame w/ Tukes HERE:
UP NEXT
Northern State advances to the quarterfinals to take on the one seed, Concordia-St. Paul. Tip-off is set for 11 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, March 3rd, from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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