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Sioux Falls, S.D. – The Northern State women's basketball team took down Sioux Fall, 72-58 to open the weekend. After being out-scored in the first quarter the Wolves responded back in the second and third quarter, out-scoring the Cougars by 23 points total.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 72, USF 58
Records: NSU 15-4 (11-2 NSIC), USF 7-10 (5-8 NSIC)
Attendance: 732
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State notched 12 points in the first quarter, 20 in the second, 24 in the third, and 16 in the fourth; out-scoring USF by 12 in the third quarter
- NSU notched 31 rebounds, 38 points in the paint, 23 bench points, and 31 points off of turnovers for a team season high
- The Wolves shot well in the contest, shooting 47.6 % from the floor, 47.4 % from the 3-point arc, and 60.0 % from the foul line
- Rianna Fillipi dished out a team lead of 18 points and five steals along with six rebounds in the win
- Madelyn Bragg and Alayna Benike both notched double figures with ten points each along with both shooting 50.0% from the floor
- In addition, Benike shot 40.0 % from beyond the 3-point arc
- Decontee Smith was first off the bench with nine points, while shooting 66.7% from the floor
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
UP NEXT
Northern State returns to action to take on Southwest Minnesota State to close out the weekend. Tip-off time is set for 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 27 from Marshall, Minn. against the Mustangs.
