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Aberdeen, S.D. – A strong team effort propelled the Northern State University women's basketball team to a 75-72 victory over Sioux Falls to kick off the weekend. The game featured 12 lead changes, with the Wolves securing the win in the final minutes.
Rianna Fillipi and
Madelyn Bragg each scored over 20 points, with Fillipi setting a new career-high and breaking the school record for steals.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 75, UMD 72
Records: NSU 17-10 (NSIC 14-7), USF 14-7 (NSIC 12-9)
Attendance: 1697
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State scored 20 points in the first quarter, 19 in the second, 16 in the third, and 20 in the fourth
- The Wolves registered 36 points in the paint, 18 points from free throws, 13 points off turnovers, and 9 points from the bench
- NSU shot 50.0% from the field and 66.7% from the free-throw line
- Rianna Fillipi led the team with a career-high 27 points and recorded her first double-double of the season with 10 rebounds
- Madelyn Bragg followed with 25 points, 4 assists, and 3 blocks, shooting 63.1% from the floor
- Michaela Jewett contributed 7 points, 10 rebounds, and connected on 3-of-6 shots from the field.
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Rianna Fillipi: 27 points (career-high), 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 63.1% FG
- Madelyn Bragg: 25 points, 4 assists, 3 blocks
- Izzy Moore: 9 points, 5 rebounds, 50.0% F
- Michaela Jewett: 7 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 50.0% FG
BEYOND THE BOX
- Rianna Fillipi set a new school record for career steals with 263, surpassing the previous record of 261 set by Jammie Coyle (1996-2000).
- The Wolves secured the fourth seed in the NSIC and will play on Sunday, March 2, against the winner of the 5-seed vs. 12-seed matchup on February 26.
UP NEXT
Northern State wraps up the regular season tomorrow, Saturday, February 22, at 6:00 p.m., facing #17 Southwest Minnesota State at Wachs Arena.
