Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State women's basketball team defeated Minot State in dominant fashion after two big quarters. The Wolves scored a season high with 50 points in the paint and 52 points off the bench in the win.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Scores: NSU 87, MINOT 58
Record: NSU 4-7 (NSIC 4-7), MINOT 3-8 (NSIC 3-6)
Attendance: 105
HIGHLIGHTS
- Northern started the second quarter with a 9-0 run, lasting three and a half minutes, jumping out to a 10-point lead
- After a shot beyond the arc from Katie Knock, the Wolves gained their largest lead of the first half, 39-23
- In the second quarter, NSU shot 73.3% from the field, 75.0% beyond the arc, and 100.0% at the foul line
- After half time, Northern continued to pull away from the Beavers quickly jumping ahead by 23 points
- Putting together a third quarter run of 7-0, the Wolves were up by 29 points with just under three minutes in the third quarter
- Kicking off the fourth quarter, Carly Mekash gave NSU a 31-point lead off a jumper for their largest of the game
- Northern out-rebounded Minot 36-32, led by Brynn Alfson grabbing six boards
- Northern scored 21 points off 16 Beaver turnovers, 13 second chance points, and eight fast break points
- In the game, NSU shot 48.6% from the floor, 50.0% from distance, and 81.3% at the free throw line
- The Wolves tallied 16 assists, ten steals, one block, and scored six 3-pointers
KRUEGER'S THOUGHTS
"Really proud of everyone – we came out and played with confidence and took care of the ball. Now we have to get ready for tomorrow!"
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Alayna Johnson: 15 points, 45.4 FG%, 75.0 3-pt FG%,100.0 FT%,5 rebounds
- Rianna Fillipi: 13 points, 40.0 FG%,50.0 3-pt FG%, 100.0 FT%, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals
- Laurie Rogers: 13 points, 50.0 FG%, 100.0 FT%, 4 rebounds
- Haley Johnson: 10 points, 83.3 FG%, 5 rebounds
- Brynn Alfson: 7 points, 6 rebounds
UP NEXT
Northern State women's basketball goes for the weekend sweep of Minot State at 2 p.m. tomorrow from the MSU Dome.
