Bemidji, Minn (NSUwolves.com) – A powerful start from the Northern State Women’s Basketball team led to a win over Bemidji State, 64-50. An explosive second quarter paved the way for the Wolves, out-scoring the Beavers by 13 points. Morgan Fiedler and Rianna Fillipi notched new career-highs with 19 points and eight steals, respectively.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 64, BSU 50
Records: NSU 15-7 (12-4 NSIC), BSU 5-16 (2-15 NSIC)
Attendance: 283
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State racked-up 19 points in the first quarter, 20 in the second, ten in the third, and 15 in the fourth; out-scoring Bemidji State by 13 in the second quarter
- They shot 37.7 % from the floor, 23.5 % from the 3-point arc, and 77.8 % from the free throw line
- The Wolves tallied 33 rebounds, 34 points in the paint, 16 points off of turnovers, 11 fast break points, 11 assists, and nine second chance points
- Morgan Fiedler notched a career-high game with 19 points along with shooting 63.6 % from the floor and 50.0 % from the 3-point arc
- Rianna Fillipi and Madelyn Bragg both hit double digits with 18 and 13 points respectively
- In addition, Fillipi dished out a new career-high of eight steals along with a team lead of three assists
- Alayna Benike grabbed seven rebounds to lead the team along with seven points
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Morgan Fiedler: 19 points (career-high), 3 rebounds, 63.6 field goal %
- Rianna Fillipi: 18 points, 8 steals (career-high), 3 assists, 2 rebounds
- Madelyn Bragg: 13 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals
UP NEXT
Northern State returns home to take on Minnesota Crookston to close out the week. Tip-off time is set for 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 10th from Wachs Arena against the Golden Eagles.