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Claremore, Okla. – The Northern State women's basketball team fell to No. 10 Central Missouri in the season opener, 71-55 Friday afternoon. The Wolves matched the Jennies in the third quarter with 18 points; however, the early lead by the Jennies kept the win out of reach for the Wolves.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 55, UCM 71
Records: NSU 0-1, UCM 1-0
Attendance: 256
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State tallied 12 points in the first quarter, 14 in the second, 18 in the third, and 11 in the fourth, while No. 10 Central Missouri recorded 17 in the first quarter, 13 in the second, 18 in the third, and 23 in the fourth
- NSU notched 34 points in the paint, five points off the bench, 17 points off turnovers, and four second-chance points
- The Wolves shot well in the contest, notching marks of 44.2% from the floor, 21.4% from the 3-point line, and 60.0% from the foul line
- In addition, Northern tallied 29 rebounds, 14 assists, eight steals, and one block
- Madelyn Bragg led the Wolves offense scoring a career high 19 points total, hitting 9-of-14 from the floor
- Bragg and Rianna Fillipi recorded six rebound each, while Brynn Alfson notched five
NORTHERN STATE STATSTICAL STANDOUTS
UP NEXT
The Northern State women return to action tomorrow, November 11 from Claremore, Oklahoma to face-off against Rogers State. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. on Saturday against the Hillcats.
