Aberdeen S.D. – (RV) Northern State University picked up a 74-46 win over University of Sioux Falls on Friday night. The Wolves improve to 17-4 overall and 12-3 in NSIC play.

The Wolves took a double-digit lead heading into the second quarter, as the scoreboard read 17-7. The Wolves continued to out-score the Cougars in the second, 19-15, taking a 15-point lead heading into halftime. The Wolves extended their lead to 31 at one point in the second half, cruising to a victory over the Cougars.

NSU shot 50.0 percent from the field, 40.0 percent from behind the arc, and 85.7 percent from the free throw line, and out-rebounded the Cougars 41-25. Defensively, Northern State held the Cougars who shot 37.7 percent from the field and 4-of-10 from the 3-point line, with only four free-throw attempts. The Wolves also had 14 bench points, 24 assists on 32 field goals, and 23 points off turnovers.

Miranda Ristau led all scorers, with her fourth double-double of the season, in the game with 27 points and 13 rebounds, she also added three assists, two blocks, and two steals. Haley Froelich had 12 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Brianna Kusler was the last Wolves player in double-figures with ten points, two rebounds, two assists, and one block.

Gabby Laimer led the bench in scoring with seven points, three assists, and made half of Northern's 3-point shots. Jessi Marti had six points, five assists, and five rebounds. Jill Conrad rounded out the starters with five points, five assists, four rebounds, and one steal.

Alayna Johnson added five points off the bench for the Wolves, while Alexis Tappe notched two points, four rebounds, one block, and one steal. Brynn Flakus had three assists and two rebounds.

Northern State will return to action Saturday against Southwest Minnesota State. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. against the Mustangs.