JAMESTOWN, N.D. – The Wolves notched their third NSIC victory with a 67-58 win over the Jimmies. In the contest, Northern State tallied 67 points, 31 rebounds, 14 assists and 13 steals while shooting 48.9% from the field, 20.0% from beyond the arc and 70.0% from the charity stripe.
QUICK DETAILS
Final score: NSU 67, UJ 58
Records: NSU 7-6 (3-5 NSIC), UJ 4-8 (2-6 NSIC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- In the win, Northern State was in control for most of the game, outscoring Jamestown in the first, second and fourth quarters of action
- Megan Counts had the most efficient game of any Wolf this season, tallying 17 points while shooting 6-of-7 from the field and 5-of-5 from the line
- Counts added six rebounds and one assist to her already impressive stat line
- Of NSU's 14 assists, Izzy Moore contributed half to go along with her 14 points and five steals
- Off the bench, Reagan Rus continued to prove her worth, recording 14 points and three steals while shooting 50% from the field and 85.7% from the free-throw line.
- Lily Klein recorded nine points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals while shooting 66.7% from the field
- For Jamestown, Allie Berns led the way with 31 points and was the only athlete on the team to reach double figures. Jessika Lofstrom led the team in rebounds with five, while Samantha Paulsen and Haidyn Crockett recorded four assists each
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Megan Counts: 17 points, six rebounds, one assist
Izzy Moore: 14 points, three rebounds, seven assists, five steals
Lily Klein: nine points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals
Reagan Rus: 14 points, four rebounds, three steals
UP NEXT
The Wolves will match up against the Cougars in Sioux Falls on Monday, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
