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Marshall, M.N. – A slow start left the Northern State University women's basketball team trailing, as they fell short against #23 Southwest Minnesota State, 82-72.
Madelyn Bragg led the Wolves with 20 points, while
Michaela Jewett recorded her third double-double of the season.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 72, SMSU 82
Records: NSU 10-7 (NSIC 7-4), SMSU 15-2 (NSIC 9-2)
Attendance: 917
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State posted 17 points in the first, 10 in the second, 24 in the third, and 21 in the fourth, outscoring #23 Southwest Minnesota State in the last two quarters.
- The Wolves shot 34.9 percent from the floor compared to the Mustangs' 50.8 percent.
- They tallied 42 points in the paint, 20 second-chance points, 20 points off the bench, and 18 points off turnovers.
- Madelyn Bragg led the way with 20 points and seven rebounds, adding two blocks and one steal.
- With 17 points and 12 rebounds, Michaela Jewett notched her third double-double of the season while shooting 53.3 percent from the floor.
- First off the bench was Izzy Moore, who contributed 12 points, hitting 5-of-10 shots from the floor, and added two assists.
- Rianna Fillipi led the team with five assists and contributed 13 points.
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Madelyn Bragg: 20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal
- Michaela Jewett: 17 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks, 53.3 FG%
- Rianna Fillipi: 13 points, 5 assists, 2 rebounds
- Izzy Moore: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 50.0 FG%
UP NEXT
Northern State continues on the road to take on Sioux Falls to close out the weekend. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, from Sioux Falls, SD, against the Cougars.
