Northern State University Athletics

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Northern State women's basketball team took down South Dakota Mines, 77-64, to start the weekend. The Wolves grabbed control of the game in the second half after 35-35 tie at the break.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 77, MINES 64
Records: NSU 2-1, MINES 0-3
Attendance: 236
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Northern State notched 14 points in the first quarter, 21 in the second, 25 in the third, and 17 in the fourth; out-scoring the Hardrockers 7 in the third
• The Wolves were efficient offensively, shooting 29-of-58 (50.0%) from the floor with five made 3-pointers
• NSU racked up 38 points inside the paint and 19 from the bench, led by Brylie Schultz with 11 off the bench
• In addition, the Wolves tallied 36 rebounds, eight assists, four steals, and four blocks in the win
• Madelyn Bragg led NSU scoring 21 points, hitting 9-of-11 from the floor and 3-of-4 from the free throw line
• Rianna Fillipi dished out a team leading four assists, while Decontee Smith tallied a career high eight rebounds to lead NSU

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Madelyn Bragg: 21 points, 81.8 FG%, 5 rebounds
• Rianna Fillipi: 17 points, 100.0 FT%, 4 assists
• Brylie Schulz: 11 points (career high), 57.1 FG%, 3 rebounds