WBB vs. SDSMT
Kory Burdick

Fan Primer: Wolves Prepped to Host Saints in Cross-Town Battle

11/21/2022 10:49:00 AM

Aberdeen, S.D. â€“ The Northern State women’s basketball team will conclude a stretch of three consecutive home games when they host Presentation on Tuesday for a cross-town match-up. The Wolves and Saints are set for a 5:30 p.m. tip-off in Wachs Arena.

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LISTEN LIVE

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Game Specific Promotions

  • Full season promotions will kick-off in a few weeks, following preseason tournament action

 

Entrances to the Facility & Gate Opening Times

Fans will be able to enter the Barnett Center through both the north and south doors. Access to the south entrance is available through both Dakota Bank Stadium entrances off South State Street and 15th Ave SE. Ticket gates will be located at both the north and south doors of the Barnett Center, and will open one hour prior to tip-off for all general admission and same day ticket sales. Gates will open one hour prior to tip-off each game day. 

 

Online Ticketing

Wolves Club season tickets and general admission passes can be purchased online at nsuwolves.universitytickets.com or at the gate on game day. The fully automated system allows fans to select their seat for game day with tickets sent directly to your email or mobile device. Pricing for season and single game tickets is available at nsuwolves.com/tickets. Senior and youth tickets are only available for purchase at the gate on game days. All game day ticket sales will be available at both the North and South entrances of the Barnett Center. The Northern State passbook will be located at the north doors of the Barnett Center, individuals must sign in via the far right line at the ticket gate. There is no re-entry into the facility.

For premium or season ticket information and options, please contact Steven McKee at steven.a.mckee@northern.edu

Current Northern State University students will receive one free ticket to all home sporting events throughout the 2022-23 academic. Information on how to claim student tickets will be distributed via email. 

 

Parking

The first three rows of parking in the Barnett Center main lot will be reserved for Wolves Club members with an annual parking pass, with free parking for all fans available in the following rows to the North.

 

Concessions and Team Store

The Northern State concession stands are operated by Sodexo and offer a wide range of options for fans of all ages. Enjoy an ice-cold Coca-Cola product, bite into a soft pretzel with cheese, a world famous Wolf dog, or walking taco. Don’t forget to grab a freshly made popcorn or batch of Wisconsin cheese curds from one of the concession stands near you at all home Wolves athletic events. In addition, Sodexo supports local non-profits through a variety of opportunities. Contact NSU Dining Services at 605-626-2928 to learn more. 

The NSU Nike Team Store will be open in its main Barnett Center location on game day, opening one hour prior to tip-off.

NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

  • Northern State enters Tuesday’s match-up with a record of 3-1 (1-0 NSIC), and have won their last three games entering the contest
  • The Wolves defeated South Dakota Mines 87-53 on Sunday afternoon, Kailee Oliverson (16), Laurie Rogers (16), and Alayna Benike (14) all scored in double figures in the game
  • Northern recorded their best shooting performance of the season against the Hardrockers shooting 51.6 percent from the field and 57.1 percent from 3-point range
  • The Wolves entered Sunday’s contest with only eight made 3-pointers on the season, they matched that total with eight made 3-pointers against SDSMT with Alayna Benike (4-4), Abbey Holmes (3-3), and Morgan Fiedler (1-1) all with perfect shooting from distance
  • On the season NSU is shooting the ball 38.8 percent from the field, 25.8 percent from 3-point range, and 72.5 percent from the free throw line
  • Northern is averaging 16.5 made free throws per game and has made 11 more free throws in all four games this season
  • Laurie Rogers leads Northern State in scoring (10.5), rebounding (6.0), and blocked shots (2.8)
  • Rianna Fillipi adds 10.3 points per game and leads the Wolves in assists (4.0) and steals (1.8)
  • The Northern bench is averaging 28.3 points per game this season, led by Jordyn Hilgemann (8.5) and Brynn Alfson (5.3)
  • NSU has grabbed 41 or more rebounds in all four games this season, averaging 43.0 rebounds per game and a +4.0 advantage on the boards per game
  • Northern State is averaging the fewest turnovers per game in the NSIC this season with 10.8 per game; the Wolves have committed fewer than ten turnovers per game twice this season against Rogers State (7) and South Dakota Mines (7)

 

PRESENTATION STORYLINES

  • Presentation enters Tuesday’s match-up with an 0-7 record on the season
  • The Saints dropped a pair of games at the Dakota Clash this past weekend, loosing to Mayville State (76-42) and Valley City State (72-60)
  • In a loss to the Vikings the Saints scored a season-high 60 points and were led by Jessica Harvey (21), Nek Newell (12), and Kayla Carman (12) who all scored in double figures
  • Presentation is shooting the ball 28.2 percent from the field, 15.9 percent from 3-point range, and 66.0 percent from the free throw line
  • Emma Ogitchida leads PC is scoring (10.6) and rebounding (4.9); she has recorded three double figure scoring games this season including one double-double with a season-high 19 points and 11 rebounds against Mayville State
  • Harvey is second on the team with 8.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, and leads the Saints with 1.9 steals per game
  • Newell adds 4.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game, while leading PC with 1.2 assists per game
  • Carley Jeffery is in her second year as the head women’s basketball coach at Presentation, she holds a career record of 7-27 during her time with the Saints

 

LAST MATCH-UP

  • Northern State defeated Presentation 74-40 in an exhibition contest last season
  • Jordyn Hilgemann and Kailee Oliverson each scored a team-high 14 points in the game while Halle Heinz added ten points in the win over the Saints
  • Northern leads the all-time series 7-0