Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State women's basketball struggled to get going against the University of Mary Friday evening. Despite out-rebounding the Marauders by six in the game, Northern was unable to overcome the 8-point first quarter deficit.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Scores: NSU 54, Mary 64
Record: NSU 2-7 (NSIC 2-7), Mary 3-6 (NSIC 3-6)
Attendance: 492
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Wolves recorded 11 points in the first quarter, 11 points in the second quarter, 17 points in the third quarter, and 15 points in the fourth quarter
- NSU shot 34.6% from the floor, 25.0% from distance, and 50.0% at the foul line in the first half, as they trailed 31-22 after 20-minutes of play
- The Wolves shot their best in the third quarter, scoring 17 points, shooting 41.7% from the field
- Northern out-scored UMary in the fourth quarter 15-11, overall Northern out-scored Mary 26-20 in the paint, 10-4 on fast breaks, and the bench 11-9
- Rianna Fillipi led NSU, scoring 17 points and Lexi Wadsworth led the team grabbing ten rebounds
- As a team, the Wolves shot 37.0% from the field, 30.4% beyond the arc, and 70.0% at the free throw line
- NSU out-rebounded UMary 28-22, adding on 14 assists and eight steals
- Northern notched 26 points in the paint, 15 points off 13 UMary turnovers, ten fast break points, and the bench chipped in with 11 points
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Rianna Fillipi: 17 points, 41.1 FG%, 33.3 3-PT FG%, 5 assists, 3 steals
- Lexi Wadsworth: 8 points, 10 rebounds
- Haley Johnson: 7 points, 60.0 FG%, 50.0 3-PT FG%, 5 rebounds
- Laurie Rogers: 5 points, 50.0 FG%, 2 blocks
UP NEXT
Northern State women's basketball closes out their home schedule tomorrow night as they take on the University of Mary at 4 p.m. from Wachs Arena.
