Crookston, Minn. – The Northern State University women's basketball fell short on the road, allowing Minnesota Crookston to shoot 40.7% from distance. Two players notched a double-double in the loss for NSU
THE QUICK DETAILS
Scores: NSU 64, UMC 69
Record: NSU 1-3 (NSIC 1-3), UMC 2-4 (NSIC 2-4)
HIGHLIGHTS
- NSU got off to another slow start tonight, going down by nine in the first 10-minutes of play
- The Wolves found some rhythm in the second, as Brynn Alfson hit a layup in the paint, giving Northern their largest lead of the first half (26-21)
- Northern State shot 50.0% from the field, 33.3% beyond the arc, and 75.0% at the foul line in the second quarter
The Wolves held UMC to shooting 21.1% from the floor and 16.7% from deep in the third
- In the final 10-minutes of play, the Golden Eagles went on a 3-minute, 12-0 run, grabbing a 56-48 lead
- Northern was not able to tie the game after that despite shooting 54.5% from the field, 66.8% from distance in the final ten minutes of regulation
- In the game, NSU shot 40.4% from the floor, 33.3% beyond the arc, and 66.7% at the foul line
- The Wolves tallied 22 points in the paint and 15 points off turnovers
- Northern out-rebounded Minnesota Crookston 38-35 and forced 13 turnovers
- The NSU bench chipped in with 18 points on the night
KRUEGER'S TAKE
"This is the third game in a row that our opponent's 3-point shooting cost us. We have to get better defending the arc. Tough losses and great learning experiences."
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
UP NEXT
Northern State women's basketball returns home next weekend welcoming the Huskies of St. Cloud to Wachs Arena. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. on Friday and 4 p.m. on Saturday.
