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Duluth, Minn. – A powerful start propelled the Northern State University women's basketball team to a 77-59 victory over Minnesota Duluth. The game saw
Rianna Fillipi set a new all-time career steals record with 262 steals.
Madelyn Bragg led the Wolves with her fifth double-double of the season, scoring 27 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 77, UMD 59
Records: NSU 16-10 (NSIC 13-7), UMD 8-17 (NSIC 6-14)
Attendance: 880
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State scored 22 points in the first quarter, 16 in the second, 22 in the third, and 17 in the fourth
- The Wolves tallied the paint with 42 points, along with 14 second-chance points, 11 fast-break points, and 10 points off turnovers
- NSU shot efficiently, posting a 43.5% field goal percentage, 31.3% from three-point range, and 78.3% from the free-throw line
- Madelyn Bragg recorded her fifth double-double of the season, contributing 27 points and 11 rebounds, along with two steals
- Rianna Fillipi added 22 points, six rebounds, and four assists
- Michaela Jewett posted a double-double as well, with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and a 57.1% three-point shooting performance
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Madelyn Bragg: 27 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals
- Rianna Fillipi: 22 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
- Michaela Jewett: 12 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks, 57.1 3PT %,
- Alayna Benike: 8 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
BEYOND THE BOX
- Rianna Fillipi broke the school record for career steals with 262 career steals; the previous record of 261 was set by Jammie Coyle from 1996-2000.
UP NEXT
Northern State will return home to wrap up the regular season, hosting Sioux Falls and Southwest Minnesota State. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 21 against the Cougars and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22 against the Mustangs at Wachs Arena.
