Crookston, M.N.(nsuwolve.com) – The Northern State University women’s basketball team’s late rally fell short against Minnesota Crookston, falling 79-74. During the game, Madelyn Bragg recorded her 1,000th career point while leading the team with 27 points. Michaela Jewett also extended her streak, notching her fifth consecutive double-double performance.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 74, UMC 79
Records: NSU 14-9 (NSIC 11-6), UMC 9-15 (NSIC 7-11)
Attendance: 385
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State tallied 12 points in the first quarter, 16 in the second, 22 in the third, and 24 in the fourth
- The Wolves recorded 38 points in the paint, 14 second-chance points, 9 points off the bench, and 8 points off turnovers
- Northern State shot 43.7% from the floor and 64.3% from the free-throw line
- Madelyn Bragg led the team with 27 points and seven rebounds, while also recording her 1,000th career point on the night
- Michaela Jewett continued her streak, earning her fifth consecutive double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds
- Rianna Fillipi rounded out the top scorers with 16 points, four steals, and three assists
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Madelyn Bragg: 27 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 55.0 FG%
- Rianna Fillipi: 16 points, 4 steals, 3 assists, 2 rebounds
- Michaela Jewett: 16 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists
- Alayna Benike: 4 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists
BEYOND THE BOX
- Madelyn Bragg recorded her 1,000th point and became the 37th player in program history to join the 1,000-point club.
UP NEXT
Northern State returns home to face Bemidji State in NSIC action. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, at Wachs Arena.