Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State women's basketball played a strong second half that helped propel them to their second NSIC win at home this season.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Scores: NSU 74, UMC 64
Record: NSU 6-3 (NSIC 2-1), UMC 1-6 (NSIC 0-3)
Attendance: 2166
HIGHLIGHTS
- NSU did not shoot well in the first quarter of the game scoring only eight points and shooting 30.77% from the field
- The Wolves' made a small run back shooting much better all-around at 50.0% from the field, 60.0% from beyond the arc, and 100.0% at the foul line in the second quarter to enter half time down by six
- NSU closed the door on UMC after halftime only allowing them to score another 25 points for the remainder of the game
- The Wolves commanded the paint against the Golden Eagles out-scoring them 34-8
- For the second game in a row NSU lowered the number of turnovers, only committing 10
- Northern State continues to make opponents turn the ball over as they force 12 UMC turnovers and net 13 points as a result of those turnovers
- The Wolves in the third quarter shot 53.85% from the floor, 66.67% from beyond the arc, and 80.0% from the foul line making it their most efficient quarter all evening
- Overall NSU shot 46.4% from the field, 47.1% from 3-point, and 82.4% at the foul line
- Shariah Smith rewrote her season and career record in assists as she records seven tonight
- Joie Spier recorded a new season and career-high in points on the evening with 13
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Lexi Wadsworth: 66.6 FG%, 100.0 FT%, 16 points
- Jessi Marti: 54.5 FG%, 50.0 3-PT%, 6 rebounds, 15 points
- Shariah Smith: 50.0 FG%, 100.0 FT%, 7 assists, 11 points
- Joie Spier: 75.0 FG%, 8 rebounds, 13 points
UP NEXT
Northern State women's basketball will be on the road next weekend from North Dakota to take on Minot State at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Then the University of Mary at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday
