Bemidji, Minn. – The Northern State women's basketball team could not keep pace with hot shooting Bemidji State on Saturday night and dropped a 66-50 NSIC North division match-up.
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THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 50, BSU 66
Records: NSU 6-4 (3-2 NSIC), BSU 5-4 (3-2 NSIC)
Attendance: 193
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Just like last night's victory at Minnesota Crookston, Northern State was able to get out to a quick 4-0 lead once again behind baskets by Rianna Fillipi and Laurie Rogers
- The Beavers shot 6-8 from 3-point range in the second quarter to bust the game open and take a 43-23 lead into halftime
- The Wolves used a 14-4 run in the fourth quarter to cut the game back to 16 points
- Northern State out-rebounded Bemidji State 50-31 in the game and held a 19-5 advantage in second chance points
- The Beavers took advantage of 17 NSU turnovers and out-scored the Wolves 26-14 in points off turnovers
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Lexi Roe: 11 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
Jordyn Hilgemann: 9 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals
Haley Johnson: 7 points, 6 rebounds
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UP NEXT
Northern State women's basketball will return to Aberdeen for two home contests next weekend, as the Wolves welcome Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud State. The Wolves and Bulldogs will tip-off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday night, and the Wolves and Huskies will tip-off at 6 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.
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