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Aberdeen, S.D. – In the final seconds of regular play, Morgan Fiedler took the Wolves into overtime with a bucket from downtown. A strong offense in overtime led the Wolves to victory over the Bulldogs, 81-70. With a career-high game, Madelyn Bragg paved the way for the Wolves with 35 points.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 81, UMD 70
Records: NSU 14-4 (10-2 NSIC), UMD 10-6 (7-5 NSIC)
Attendance: 2612
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Northern State tallied 24 points in the first quarter, 16 in the second, 13 in the third, 17 in the fourth, 11 in overtime; NSU held the UMD offense scoreless in overtime
• The Wolves tied the game in the final seconds of regular play with a made 3-pointer from Morgan Fielder to go into overtime
• NSU shot well in the contest, shooting 43.8 % from the floor, 41.2 % from the 3-point arc, and 81.8 % from the foul line
• They notched 42 rebounds, 34 points in the paint, 22 assists, 14 bench points, and 13 points off of turnovers
• Madelyn Bragg was first on the team with 35 points for a new career-high along with nine rebounds and four assists
• Rianna Fillipi dished out a team lead, with ten rebounds and seven steals along with 16 points and three made 3-pointers
• Decontee Smith was first off the bench with 12 points, while shooting 71.4 % from the floor

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Madelyn Bragg: 35 points (career-high), 9 rebounds, 4 assists
• Rianna Fillipi: 16 points, 10 rebounds, 7 steals, 6 assists
• Decontee Smith: 12 points, 2 rebounds
• Alayna Benike: 9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists

 
UP NEXT
Northern State is back on the road to take on the University of Sioux Falls and Southwest Minnesota State. Tip-off times are set for Friday, January 26th at 5:30 p.m. against the Cougars and Saturday, January 27^th at 5 p.m. against the Mustangs.