Duluth, Minn. – The Northern State University women's basketball team was unable to get the win against UMD, despite leading for the majority of the game. NSU shot 63.6% from beyond the arc, however 20 team turnovers resulting in 20 Bulldog points made the difference in the game.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Scores: NSU 55, UMD 61
Record: NSU 2-5 (NSIC 2-5), UMD 4-0 (NSIC 4-0)
Attendance: 36
HIGHLIGHTS
- Lexi Wadsworth gave the Wolves their first lead of the game after a 3-point shot with just under 5-minutes remaining in the first
- After the 3-pointer by Wadsworth, NSU went on a 12-0 scoring run giving them a 13-6 advantage with just under 3-minutes to play in the opening quarter
- Minnesota Duluth was able to keep the Wolves within reach, as NSU held a 32-25 lead at the half
- In the fourth, Wadsworth gave Northern their largest lead of the game going up 53-44 on a 3-point shot
- The Bulldogs quickly closed the gap however, taking a 57-55 lead on three shots
- NSU was unable to regain the lead in the remaining 2-minutes of play
- The Wolves shot 46.3% from the floor, 63.6% from distance, and 83.3% at the foul line in the game
- Northern out-rebounded Minnesota Duluth 32-23, led by Rianna Fillipi grabbing seven rebounds of her own
- NSU tallied 18 points in the paint and 15 points off turnover, while the Northern bench chipped in with 12 points
- The Wolves held the Bulldogs to shooting 41.5% from the field, 38.9% from beyond the arc, and only allowed them to step to the foul line 12 times
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Lexi Wadsworth: 15 points, 62.5 FG%, 100 3pt%, 3 assists
- Alayna Johnson: 10 points, 62.5 FG%
- Haley Johnson: 9 points, 75.0 FT%, 6 rebounds, 4 steals
- Rianna Fillipi: 8 points, 50.0 FG%, 100 FT%, 7 rebounds
UP NEXT
The Northern State University women's basketball team takes on Minnesota Duluth again tomorrow at 4 p.m. from Romano Gymnasium.
