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Crookston, Minn. – The Northern State women's basketball team fell by one to Minnesota Crookston, 69-68 Saturday afternoon. The Wolves almost recorded the comeback after being outscored by the Golden Eagles by 17 heading into halftime.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 68, UMC 69
Records: NSU 9-3 (5-1 NSIC), UMC 7-5 (4-2 NSIC)
Attendance: 102
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Northern State notched nine points in the first quarter, 15 in the second, 22 in the third, and 22 in the fourth
• The Wolves drained 42.2 % of shots from the floor along with 40.0 % from beyond the 3-point line and shot 72.7 % from the free throw line
• NSU tallied 40 points in the paint, 35 rebounds, 16 assists, and nine steals in the contest
• Madelyn Bragg was the team's leading scorer with 16 points and five rebounds
• Morgan Fiedler and Rianna Fillipi both notched double digits points with 14 and ten points respectively; recorded a career-high in points
• In addition, Fiedler shot perfect from beyond the arc with two made 3-pointers and made 62.5 % of shots from the floor
• Fillipi dished out nine rebounds and five assists to lead the team

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Madelyn Bragg: 16 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks
• Morgan Fiedler: 14 points (career-high), 100.0 3-point %, 62.5 field goal %
• Rianna Fillipi: 10 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals

 
UP NEXT
Northern State concludes the first half of the season and will be back in action against Minnesota State on January 5^th and Winona State on January 6^th. Tip-off times are set for 7:30 p.m. from Mankato, Minn. against the Mavericks and 5:30 p.m. from Winona, Minn. against the Warriors.