Aberdeen, S.D. – Wolves finished the game with 16-4 run late in the fourth quarter to snap a seven game losing streak as they defeat Southwest Minnesota State by a final score of 56-51. Wolves improve to 9-15 on the year and 6-12 in NSIC play.
Mustangs out-scored the Wolves in the first quarter 12-10, as the Wolves trailed by two. Wolves were also out-scored by two in the second quarter, as the Wolves trailed by four heading into the intermission. Wolves shot 26.9 percent in the first half, 25.0 percent from behind the arc, six offensive rebounds, and four blocks.
Wolves out-scored the Mustangs in the third quarter, as the Wolves trailed by two heading into the final quarter. Wolves went on a 12-2 run in the fourth quarter to take a late three-point lead with 2:16 left in the game. Two late free throws by Fredrick sealed the 56-51 victory for the Wolves. Wolves shot 36.8 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from behind the arc, 18 points in the paint, seven points off 11 Mustang turnovers, and 12 bench points.
Wolves were led by
Lexi Wadsworth with 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocks.
Brianna Kusler was one point short of a double double with nine points, 12 rebounds, two assists, one block, and one steal.
Jessi Marti recorded eight points, one rebound, and four assists.
Alayna Johnson only played 18 minutes in foul trouble, she tallied six points, and five rebounds.
Joie Spier tallied eight of the 16 points off the bench, also adding three rebounds, one assist, and one block.
Tori Mekash recorded three points starting for the Wolves.
Anika Fredrick recorded six points, six rebounds, three assists, and a career high four blocks off the bench.
Zoe Hardwick was the last player in the scoring column, finishing with two points, four rebounds, one block, and one steal.
Brooke Luitjens tallied one rebound, one assist, and one steal off the bench.
Wolves will return to Wachs Arena next Friday and Saturday as Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud State. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Friday against the Bulldogs and a 4 p.m. start on Saturday against the Huskies.
