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Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University women's basketball team came out strong, securing a dominant 73-43 victory over Minnesota Duluth. Four Wolves scored in double figures, while the team also set a season-high with 25 points off turnovers on the night.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 73, UMD 43
Records: NSU 8-5 (NSIC 5-2), UMD 4-9 (NSIC 2-6)
Attendance: 1225
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State came out strong, posting 16 points in the first quarter and extending their lead with 26 in the second. They continued their momentum with 8 points in the third and capped off the game with 23 points in the fourth
- The Wolves were efficient on offense, shooting 48.3% from the field and 44.5% from beyond the arc
- NSU dominated in the paint with 42 points, while also setting a season-high of 25 points off turnovers and contributing 18 points from the bench
- Madelyn Bragg led the way with 18 points, six rebounds, and three blocks on the night
- Rianna Fillipi orchestrated the offense, recording five assists, six steals, and adding 15 points to the victory
- Alayna Benike and Izzy Moore followed behind, finishing with 13 and 12 points, respectively, while also grabbing 8 and 6 rebounds
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Madelyn Bragg: 18 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks
- Rianna Fillipi: 15 points, 8 rebounds, 6 steals, 5 assists, 63.6% FG
- Alayna Benike: 13 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 62.5% FG
- Izzy Moore: 12 points, 6 rebounds, 100% FG
UP NEXT
Northern State is back in action to take on No. 16 Concordia-St. Paul at Wachs Arena. Tip-off is slated for 4 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, January 4, against the Golden Bears
