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Sioux Falls, S.D. – The Northern State University women's basketball team had an explosive fourth quarter to take down Sioux Falls, 81-70.
Alayna Benike and
Madelyn Bragg both recorded double-doubles, each scoring 24 points. Benike also set a new career-high with 25 points.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 81, USF 70
Records: NSU 11-7 (NSIC 8-4), USF 10-9 (NSIC 6-6)
Attendance: 519
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State scored 17 points in the first, 17 in the second, 17 in the third, and exploded for 30 points in the fourth quarter
- The Wolves dominated inside, posting 34 points in the paint, 20 points off free throws for a season high, 13 second chance points, 12 fast break points, and nine points off of turnovers
- The team shot efficiently, finishing with a 44.4% shooting percentage from the floor and 38.5% from beyond the three-point arc
- Alayna Benike and Madelyn Bragg led the team with 24 points and 10 rebounds each
- Benike set a new career-high with 25 points and shot 37.5% from three-point range
- Rianna Fillipi contributed 15 points, 6 assists, and 2 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
UP NEXT
Northern State will return home for the
I Hate Winter Weekend, hosting #10 Minnesota State and Winona State. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 24 against the Mavericks, and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25 against the Warriors.
