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Moorhead, Minn. – MSU Moorhead mounted a late rally to defeat the Northern State women's basketball team in overtime, 73-70. The game featured a back-and-forth battle, with the lead changing twice and the score tied five times. Four Wolves players scored in double figures, contributing to the team's 41.9% shooting performance from the field.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 70, MSUM 73
Records: NSU 4-4 (NSIC 1-1), MSUM 3-4 (NSIC 1-0)
Attendance: 675
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State totaled 12 points in the first quarter, 17 in the second, 20 in the third, 15 in the fourth, and six in overtime
- The Wolves were efficient on the night, shooting 41.9% from the field, 28.0% from three-point range, and 73.3% from the free-throw line
- NSU recorded 41 rebounds, 10 assists, 7 steals, and 6 blocks throughout the game
- The Wolves scored 32 points in the paint, 18 points from their bench, and 15 points off turnovers
- Michaela Jewett and Morgan Fiedler led the team in scoring, each finishing with 15 points and shooting better than 55% from the field.
- Madelyn Bragg recorded her third double-double of the season, contributing 11 points and 12 rebounds.
- Decontee Smith was the first player off the bench for the Wolves, scoring 10 points and grabbing 6 rebounds.
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Michaela Jewett: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 steals. 55.6 FG %
- Morgan Fiedler: 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 60.0 FG %
- Madelyn Bragg: 11 points, 12 rebounds, 1 block, 1 steal
- Decontee Smith: 10 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist
UP NEXT
Northern State will hit the road again to face Bemidji State and St. Cloud State. The Wolves will play the Beavers on Friday, December 13, at 5:30 p.m. in Bemidji, Minnesota, and then take on the Huskies on Saturday, December 14, at 3:30 p.m. in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
