SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Northern State's defense held strong in the fourth quarter this evening, as they took down Sioux Falls 77-58 in a nonconference matchup. In the game, the Wolves recorded 77 points, 39 rebounds, 12 assists, nine steals and one block while shooting 49.2% from the floor, 41.2% from beyond the arc and 55.6% from the line.
QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 77, USF 58
Records: NSU 8-6 (3-5 NSIC), USF 8-6 (5-3 NSIC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Both NSU's offense and defense excelled in the fourth, with the offense scoring 26 points and the defense holding the Cougars to seven points in the quarter
- Izzy Moore boasted a double-double in her return to her hometown, recording 24 points, 12 rebounds, one assist and six steals while shooting 8-19 from the field, 1-4 from long range and 7-9 from the charity stripe
- Carli Kuyper (16 points), Lily Klein (13 points) and Taylor Tool (11 points) joined Moore with double-digit performances, while Klein tallied three rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block
- Klein wasn't the only Wolf to have a big game off the bench
- Reagan Rus recorded eight points and five rebounds in Northern's victory, shooting 60% from the field
- Morgan Fiedler led the team with five assists and also contributed five points
- For the Cougars, Anna Vaaler led the team with 17 points and three rebounds, while Ayla Brown finished with 12 points and eight rebounds
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Izzy Moore: 24 points, 12 rebounds, 6 steals
Carli Kuyper: 16 points, 8 rebounds
Lily Klein: 13 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Taylor Tool: 11 points
UP NEXT
The Wolves will take on Wayne State College Friday, on the road with a tipoff time set for 7:30 p.m.
