Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State women's basketball team dropped a close match-up with NSIC North Division foe Minnesota Duluth 66-62. Laurie Rogers (19), Rianna Fillipi (17), and Kailee Oliverson (10) led the Wolves in double-figures scoring.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 62, UMD 66
Records: NSU 6-5 (3-3 NSIC), UMD 7-5 (5-1 NSIC)
Attendance: 1826
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Northern State jumped out to a 6-2 lead early in the game with quick baskets by Laurie Rogers, Haley Johnson, and Rianna Fillipi
• Minnesota Duluth used a 10-2 run to take a 36-30 lead into the halftime break
• Northern used a 10-0 run midway through the third quarter to take a two point lead, sparked by 3-pointers by Rachel Garvey and Rianna Fillipi
• The Wolves held a 20-12 advantage in the third period to take a 50-48 lead entering the fourth quarter
• Northern State had one final opportunity to tie the game with five seconds remaining, however Jordyn Hilgemann was called for an offensive foul before she could get the shot attempt off
• Both UMD and NSU made a living in the paint during the game, but the Bulldogs out-scored the Wolves 42-40 in points in the paint during the game

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Laurie Rogers: 19 points, 4 rebounds
Rianna Fillipi: 17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
Kailee Oliverson: 10 points, 4 rebounds
 
UP NEXT
Northern State women's basketball will play one final game in Wachs Arena to close the year 2021 tomorrow. The Wolves will welcome St. Cloud State to town for a 6:00 p.m. tip-off tomorrow evening.