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Aberdeen, S.D. – A team effort led the Northern State University women's basketball team to a 93-82 victory over #6 Minnesota State. NSU took control late in the second quarter and never looked back, combining for 57 points in the second and third quarters to seal the win. Four Wolves reached double figures, with
Michaela Jewett leading the charge, posting her fifth double-double of the season with 28 points and 10 rebounds.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 93, MSU 82
Records: NSU 12-7 (NSIC 9-4), MSU 17-3 (NSIC 13-1)
Attendance: 2603
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State posted 13 points in the first quarter, 29 in the second, 28 in the third, and 23 in the fourth
- The Wolves shot well on the night, finishing with a 53.3% shooting percentage from the field, 50.0% from beyond the three-point line, and 83.3% from the free-throw line
- NSU scored 44 points in the paint, 20 points from free throws, 18 points off the bench, and 9 points from turnovers
- Michaela Jewett came within one point of setting a new career high, finishing with 28 points and 10 rebounds
- She shot 62.5% from the field and led the team with four made three-pointers, also going a perfect 4-for-4 from the foul line
- Izzy Moore matched her career-high with 18 points, adding four rebounds and four assists
- In addition, she connected on 5-of-8 shots from the field and 8-of-9 from the free-throw line
- Rianna Fillipi followed closely with 18 points, seven rebounds, and a team-high seven assists
- Morgan Fiedler and Madelyn Bragg rounded out the top scorers, contributing 12 and 11 points, respectively, with four assists each.
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Michaela Jewett: 28 points, 10 rebounds, 52.6 FG %, 57.1 3PT %
- Rianna Fillipi: 21 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 57.1 FG %
- Izzy Moore: 18 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 62.5 FG %
- Morgan Fiedler: 12 points, 4 assists, 55.6 FG %
- Madelyn Bragg: 11 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal
UP NEXT
Northern State will return to action against Winona State to close out the I Hate Winter weekend. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. against the Warriors.
