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ABERDEEN, S.D. – Looking to snap a funk of losing three of their last four at home, the Northern State Wolves (12-8, 7-7 NSIC) used a 12-0 surge in the second half to make the comeback and down the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs (11-7, 8-6 NSIC) in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference action on Friday evening.

In a rough first half for the Wolves shot just 25.8 percent from the field on 8-31 shooting, while committing six turnovers. The Bulldogs converted those six turnovers into 11 points which led to the 28-22 deficit.

Aiding the Wolves with just a six point deficit at the intermission was holding the Bulldogs to just 37.9 percent shooting.

The second half became a completely different story for the Wolves as they hit 42.3 percent of their shots while turning the ball over just four times.

After five minutes of trading baskets, the Wolves came out of the first media time out and went on an 11-0 run to go from a four point deficit to an eight point lead.

Mikayla Barondeau would start off a three point barrage and bring the Wolves momentum on a string of three straight three point baskets.

With the shot clock running down and expiring as she let go of it Becken swished a trey and got fouled after the shot. With the possession staying with the Wolves, Becken against swished a three to give the Wolves a five point lead with 14:42 remaining.

On the ensuing possession Becken again would take business into her own hands, driving the lane and getting the conventional three point play.

Not to be outdone, the Bulldogs would whittle the Wolves lead down to just one with 5:52 remaining after Marie Almiquist swished a three, making the score 46-45.

Becken, not buying into the Bulldogs comeback attempt, again drained a trey as a part of her season high and game high 22 points.

The Bulldogs would not make another run at the Wolves leading up to the 62-54 margin of victory.

After the high of 22 points from Becken, Alison Kusler checked in with 13 points for the Wolves as the only two Northern State players in double figures.

The Wolves out-rebounded the Bulldogs 44-36 while securing 18 offensive rebounds.

Sadie Stotesbery led the Wolves with nine rebounds which she just missed a double-double with nine points.

The Wolves will return to Wachs Arena on Saturday, January 28, as they battle Bemidji State in a 6 p.m. match-up.