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Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University women's basketball team fell against No. 13 Pittsburg State, 85-55 in Friday afternoon action. Alayna Benike led the charge for the Wolves with 21 points along with recording a new career-high.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 55, PSU 85
Records: NSU 0-1, PSU 2-1
Attendance: 1004
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State recorded 11 points in the first, 20 points in the second, 14 points in the third, and ten points in the fourth quarter
- The Wolves tallied 30 points in the paint, 12 points off of turnovers, and 14 points off the bench
- NSU shot 31.9% from the floor, 22.2 from beyond the three-point line, and 70.0% from the foul line
- Alayna Benike led the team with 21 points for a career high on the day along with a 60.0 three-point percentage
- In 33 minute of play, Rianna Fillipi pulled down eight rebounds and six assists to lead the team
- Izzy Moore was first off, the bench with eight points, three rebounds, and one steal
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Alayna Benike: 21 points (career high), 50.0 field goal%, 60.0 three-point%, 3 rebounds, 1 assist
- Izzy Moore: 8 points, 3 rebounds
- Rianna Fillipi: 2 points, eight rebounds, six assists, 1 block
- Michaela Jewett: six points, seven rebounds, 1 assist
UP NEXT
Northern State returns to Wachs Area to take on Nebraska Kearney. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 9
th against the Lopers to close out the weekend.
