Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – An explosive second quarter led the Northern State University women’s basketball team to take down MSU Moorhead, 69-60. A team effort on the night, with four Wolves scoring in double figures, led by Madelyn Bragg who recorded 20 points.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 69, MSUM 60
Records: NSU 14-7 (NSIC 10-4), WSU 8-12 (NSIC 4-10)
Attendance:1255
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State scored 18 points in the first quarter, 23 in the second, 16 in the third, and 12 in the fourth
- The Wolves registered 34 points in the paint, 12 points off turnovers, 11 points from the free-throw line, and 10 points off the bench
- They shot an impressive 42.9% from the field and 91.7% from the free-throw line
- Madelyn Bragg led the team with 20 points, making 9 of 12 shots from the floor
- Alayna Benike contributed 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists
- With 11 points and 12 rebounds on the day, Michaela Jewett recorded her sixth double-double of the season
- Izzy Moore added 10 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Madelyn Bragg: 20 points, 3 rebounds, 75.0% FG
- Alayna Benike: 15 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 45.5% FG
- Michaela Jewett: 11 points, 12 rebounds, 45.5% FG
- Izzy Moore: 10 points, 5 rebounds, 62.5% FG
- Rianna Fillipi: 9 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals
UP NEXT
Northern State hits the road to take on Minot State in NSIC weekend action. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. from Minot, N.D. against the Beavers.