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Aberdeen, S.D. – Despite a late rally, the Northern State University women's basketball team fell short against Nebraska Kearney, 69-65. The lead shifted 12 times throughout the game, with the Wolves being outscored by eight points in the final two quarters as the Lopers held on for the win.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 65, UNK 69
Records: NSU 0-2, UNK 2-0
Attendance: 991
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State put up 16 points in the first quarter, 15 in the second, 15 in the third, and 19 in the final quarter
- The Wolves shot 38.6% from the field and 80.0% from the free-throw line, while also scoring 28 points in the paint and 25 points off the bench
- Decontee Smith was first on the team with a new career high of 21 points along with three rebounds
- Madelyn Bragg followed behind with 15 points along with shooting 62.5% from the floor
- Michaela Jewett recorded her first double-double of the season with 12 points and ten rebounds on the night
- The playmaker for the Wolves on the night was Rianna Fillipi with eight assists along with six points and six rebounds
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Decontee Smith: 21 points (career high), 3 rebounds, 100.0 free throw %
- Madelyn Bragg: 15 points, 5 rebounds, 62.5 field goal %
- Michaela Jewett: 12 points, ten rebounds, 50.0 field goal %
- Rianna Fillipi: 6 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists
- Alayna Benike: 5 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
UP NEXT
Northern State hits the road to take on Black Hills State and South Dakota Mines. Tip-offs are slated for 2 p.m. on Friday, November 15 against the Yellow Jackets and 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 16 against the Hardrockers from Rapid City, South Dakota.
