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Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University women's basketball team wrapped up the regular season with a thrilling 78-75 victory over the #17 Southwest Minnesota State. The night saw six lead changes and four ties, with the Wolves ultimately taking control in the final minutes.
Rianna Fillipi led the way for NSU, finishing with 25 points and eight assists.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 78, SMSU 75
Records: NSU 18-10 (NSIC 15-7), SMSU 25-3 (NSIC 19-3)
Attendance: 1845
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State posted 23 points in the first, 18 in the second, 19 in the third, and 18 in the fourth
- The Wolves totaled 32 points in the paint, 19 points from free throws, eight points off turnovers, and seven bench points
- NSU shot 50.9% from the field, 42.9% from three-point range, and 90.5% from the free-throw line
- Rianna Fillipi led the offense with 25 points, five rebounds, eight assists, and two blocks on the night
- Madelyn Bragg posted her fifth double-double of the season, contributing 19 points and 11 rebounds while shooting 56.3% from the field
- Michaela Jewett added 15 points and five rebounds to round out the top scorers.
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Rianna Fillipi: 25 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 blocks
- Madelyn Bragg: 19 points, 11 rebounds, 56.3 FG %
- Michaela Jewett: 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
- Izzy Moore: 7 points, 4 rebounds, 100.0 FG %
UP NEXT
Northern State secured the fourth seed and will receive a first-round bye. The Wolves will play on March 2nd at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.
