Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State University head coach Paula Krueger announced today the addition of Ellie Gess (Shakopee, Minn.), Shariah Smith (Fort Dodge, Iowa), and Avery Terwillinger (Humboldt, Iowa) to her 2018-19 signing class. The trio will join Katie Entzi (Edgeley, N.D.), Kennedy Harris (Mandan, N.D.), and Laurie Rogers (Aberdeen, S.D.) who signed with the program back in November, as well as Kailee Oliverson (Cardwell, Mont.) who joined the team at the semester break.
 
"We are very excited about Avery, Ellie, and Shariah," explained Krueger. "They bring experience, three point shooting, and depth to our perimeter. Their addition will also bring improved quickness to our guard spots."
 
 

	Ellie Gess •  Shakopee, Minn. •  Jefferson HS •  Concordia-St. Paul Ellie Gess is a 5-foot-8 guard out of Jefferson High School and Concordia-St. Paul. She was a 4-year starter and 2-year team captain as a prep, averaging 15.0 points per game in her senior season. Gess recorded 1,260 career points at Jefferson High School, finishing her career second in career points and the all-time leader in 3-pointers made. She was a 3-time all-conference selection and a 3-year member of the Metro West All-Defensive team. In her two seasons with the Golden Bears, Gess averaged 6.2 points per game. She is the daughter of Jim Gess and will join the Wolves with two years of eligibility.
	Shariah Smith •  Fort Dodge, Iowa •  Fort Dodge •  Iowa Central Shariah Smith is a 5-foot-1 guard out of Fort Dodge Senior High and Iowa Central. At Fort Dodge, Smith was a 3-year starter and 2-year team captain under head coach Julius Michalik. She averaged 12.0 points and 3.0 assists per game, earning all-conference first team honors. Smith averaged 8.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game at Iowa Central. She was named to the all-region third team. She is the daughter of La Donya Chaney and will join the Wolves with two years of eligibility.
	Avery Terwillinger •  Humboldt, Iowa •  Humboldt HS •  Iowa Central Avery Terwillinger is a 5-foot-10 guard out of Humboldt High School and Iowa Central. She was a 4-year starter and senior team captain as a prep, averaging over 13.0 points per game in her final three seasons. Terwillinger was named to the first team all-conference, all-region team, third team all-state, and was the Iowa Girls Coaches Association All-Star game MVP. She averaged 11.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game last season at Iowa Central, where she earned all-region second team honors. ICCC advanced to the semifinal round of the region tournament in both of her two seasons. She is the daughter of Andy Terwillinger and Doug and Rhonda Van Pelt and will join the Wolves with two years of eligibility.