Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State finished the weekend sweep and also picked up a regular season sweep over Bemidji State Saturday afternoon by a final of 56-47. With the win, the Wolves reach the .500 mark at 8-8 and 5-5 in NSIC play.
 
Wolves started the game hot on an 8-0 run over the first three minutes of the game. Bemidji State would get back into the game and trailed the Wolves by three after one quarter of play. Both teams showed mini runs in the second quarter bas the Wolves out-scored the Beavers 10-9 and took a four-point lead into the intermission. Wolves shot 48.0 percent from the field in the first half, seven assists on 12 made field, and out-rebounded the Beavers 18-12.
 
Wolves gave up three points in the quarter, as the Wolves extended the lead 13 heading into the final quarter. Bemidji State out-scored the Wolves 16-20 in the fourth quarter as the Wolves defeated the Beavers 56-47. Wolves in the game, shot 44.4 percent from the field, made 16 free throws, 18 points in the paint, and 18 points off turnovers.
 
Brianna Kusler tallied her seventh double-double of the season with 11 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, and one steal. Alayna Johnson led the Wolves in scoring with 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Anika Fredrick was the last player for the Wolves in double figures with 10 points, six rebounds, and one assist. Jessi Marti picked up eight points in the win with four rebounds, three steals, and one assist.
 
Lexi Wadsworth was the last starter for the Wolves, scoring four points, seven rebounds, one assist, and two steals. Zoe Hardwick led the Wolves in scoring on the bench with seven points. Brooke Luitjens tallied three points, two steals, and one assist off the bench. Tori Mekash recorded one point and three rebounds in the win. Joie Spier recorded three rebounds off the bench.
 
Wolves are back in action next Friday as the Wolves host Augustana Friday night at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. against Wayne State.