St. Cloud, MN (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State women’s basketball team fell to St. Cloud State in mid-day action, 75-55. Costly turnovers led the Huskies to an early lead that kept the win out of reach from the Wolves.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 55, SCSU 75
Records: NSU 15-7 (11-4 NSIC), SCSU 12-7 (9-6 NSIC)
Attendance: 375
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State racked up 12 points in the first quarter, eight in the second, 24 in the third, and 11 in the fourth
- NSU drained 40.0 % from the floor, 38.1 % from the 3-point arc, and 70.0 % from the foul line
- They notched 28 rebounds, 22 points in the paint, 13 assists, and eight second chance points
- Madelyn Bragg was first on the team with 17 points and five rebounds along with two blocks and two steals
- Alayna Benike drained 50.0 % of shots from the floor and from the 3-point line
- In addition, Benike tallied 15 points and four rebounds
- Morgan Fiedler made 4-of-7 shots from the floor along with four assists in the contest
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Madelyn Bragg: 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals
- Alayna Benike: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 50.0 3-point %
- Morgan Fiedler: 11 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds
UP NEXT
Northern State returns to action against Bemidji State and Minnesota Crookston. Tip-off time is set for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6th from Bemidji, Minn. against the Beavers and Saturday, February 10th from Wachs Arena against the Golden Eagles.