Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University Women's Basketball team picked up a win against Metro State by a final score of 52-41. With the win, the Wolves improve to 5-7 on the season.
 
Wolves started the game on an 8-0 run in the first 1:26 capped by a three-pointer by Mekash. The Wolves finished the first quarter up by a score of 16-12. NSU and Metro State each scored eight points in the second quarter, as the Wolves took a four-point lead into the intermission. Northern State shot 38.5 percent from the field, 42.7 percent from the 3-point line, and tallied 25 rebounds.
 
Wolves were out-scored 14-12 in the third quarter but took a two-point lead heading into the final quarter. Northern State started the fourth quarter on a 9-0 run, to take an 11-point lead. Wolves would end up winning by 11 in the final non-conference game of the season. NSU in the game shot 41.7 percent from the field, 31.3 percent from behind the arc, eight points in the paint, and a season high 48 rebounds.
 
Leading the charge for the Wolves was Brianna Kusler finishing the game with a double-double with career highs with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Lexi Wadsworth also scored in double figures with 11 points and nine rebounds, one steal, and one assist. Tori Mekash tallied nine points, three rebounds, two assists, and one steal. Anika Fredrick recorded four points, four rebounds, one block, and one assist.
 
Jessi Marti in her return to the court finished the game with three points and five rebounds. Brooke Luitjens finished the game with two rebounds, two assists, and one steal. Alayna Johnson recorded three points, four rebounds, and one assist. Zoe Hardwick tallied two points off the bench for the Wolves. Kendall Kohler tallied two big assists off the bench in the fourth quarter for the Wolves.
 
Wolves are back in action Friday and Saturday as they head south to face Upper Iowa and Winona State. Tip-off on Friday is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.