Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State University women's basketball struggled to keep up with St. Cloud State Friday evening. NSU trailed for the majority of the competition, unable to find a grove.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Scores: NSU 40, SCSU 69
Record: NSU 1-4 (NSIC 1-4), SCSU 5-2 (NSIC 2-1)
Attendance: 489
HIGHLIGHTS
- Northern tallied 12 points in the first, 11 points in the second, five points in the third, and 12 points in the fourth
- St. Cloud went on a 15-0 run to start the second quarter lasting 5-minutes, giving them a 29-13 lead over the Wolves
- NSU shot 31.8% from the field, 25.0% from distance, and 75.0% at the foul line in the first half, trailing 35-21 at the break
- Northern found more success in the second half, shooting 40.0% from the floor, however it was not enough to overcome the deficit
- Alayna Johnson led the team scoring 13 points and Lexi Wadsworth led in rebounding grabbing seven boards
- As a team, NSU shot 25.5% from the field, 16.7% from 3-point range, and 75.0% at the foul line
- The Wolves tallied 30 rebounds, eight steals, and six assists
- NSU added 20 points in the paint and 11 points off turnovers and the bench contributed 12 points
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
UP NEXT
The Northern State University women's basketball team will take on St. Cloud tomorrow afternoon at 4 p.m. from Wachs Arena.
