Minot, N.D. – After losing to the University of Mary, the Northern State women's basketball team bounced back to defeat their other North Dakota opponent, Minot State. With the 76-66 road victory, the Wolves improve to 11-3 overall and 7-3 in the NSIC, while the Beavers drop to 3-13 and 1-9 in conference action.

NSU outscored Minot State throughout the first three quarters of action, heading into the final ten minutes with a lead of 62-45. The Beavers notched 21 points in the last quarter, however it was not enough to overcome their deficit, and the Wolves went on to win by double-digits.

As a unit, the Wolves shot 47.1 percent from the floor, 20.0 percent from three-point range and 86.2 percent from the free-throw line. NSU recorded 30 points in the paint, 14 points off turnovers, 10 second chance points and 22 points off the bench.

The Wolves hit the boards for 35 total rebounds, compared to Minot State's 28 total. NSU also grabbed three blocks and six steals as a team.

Jill Conrad propelled the Northern State offense for the second-consecutive night, tallying 19 points and nine rebounds. The junior shot 5-of-7 from the floor and a perfect 8-of-8 from the foul line. Starters, Miranda Ristau and Paige Waytashek were the other two Wolves tacking on double-digit points, with 16 and 11 respectively. Waytashek and Conrad each collected three assists for a team total of 12.

Defensively, Gabby Laimer led the team with three steals, while Miranda Ristau picked up two of her own.

Northern State will continue NSIC play next weekend from the road, taking on Wayne State at 6 p.m. on Friday and Augustana University at 4 p.m. on Saturday.