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Bemidji, Minn. – The Northern State University women's basketball team surged to an early lead and took down Bemidji State, 77-60.
Rianna Fillipi led the charge for the Wolves, scoring 18 points, while two other players also reached double digits in points.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 77, BSU 60
Records: NSU 5-4 (NSIC 2-1), BSU 2-5 (NSIC 0-3)
Attendance: 172
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State scored 25 points in the first quarter, followed by 14 in the second, 17 in the third, and 21 in the fourth.
- The Wolves matched their season high with 46 points in the paint, adding 18 points from the bench, 13 points off turnovers, and eight second-chance points.
- NSU shot well from the floor with a 50.9% shooting percentage along with 18 made free throws
- Rianna Fillipi led the team with 18 points, six rebounds, and four assists, shooting an impressive 63.6% from the field
- Alayna Benike and Madelyn Bragg followed as top scorers, contributing 15 and 12 points, respectively, with Bragg going six-of-eight from the free-throw line
- Decontee Smith made an impact off the bench, adding nine points and one assist
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Rianna Fillipi: 18 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 63.6 FG%
- Alayna Benike: 15 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 53.8 FG%
- Madelyn Bragg: 12 points, 4 rebounds, 75.0 FT%
- Decontee Smith: 9 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
UP NEXT
Northern State is back in action to take on St. Cloud State in NSIC action. Tip-off is slated for 3:30 p.m. from St. Cloud, Minnesota, against the Huskies.
