Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [FRI] – A team effort led the Northern State University women’s basketball team to a 93-82 victory over #6 Minnesota State. NSU took control late in the second quarter and never looked back, combining for 57 points in the second and third quarters to seal the win. Four Wolves reached double figures, with Michaela Jewett leading the charge, posting her fifth double-double of the season with 28 points and 10 rebounds.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 93, MSU 82
Records: NSU 12-7 (NSIC 9-4), MSU 17-3 (NSIC 13-1)
Attendance:2603
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State posted 13 points in the first quarter, 29 in the second, 28 in the third, and 23 in the fourth
- The Wolves shot well on the night, finishing with a 53.3% shooting percentage from the field, 50.0% from beyond the three-point line, and 83.3% from the free-throw line
- NSU scored 44 points in the paint, 20 points from free throws, 18 points off the bench, and 9 points from turnovers
- Michaela Jewett came within one point of setting a new career high, finishing with 28 points and 10 rebounds
- She shot 62.5% from the field and led the team with four made three-pointers, also going a perfect 4-for-4 from the foul line
- Izzy Moore matched her career-high with 18 points, adding four rebounds and four assists
- In addition, she connected on 5-of-8 shots from the field and 8-of-9 from the free-throw line
- Rianna Fillipi followed closely with 18 points, seven rebounds, and a team-high seven assists
- Morgan Fiedler and Madelyn Bragg rounded out the top scorers, contributing 12 and 11 points, respectively, with four assists each.
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Michaela Jewett: 28 points, 10 rebounds, 52.6 FG %, 57.1 3PT %
- Rianna Fillipi: 21 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 57.1 FG %
- Izzy Moore: 18 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 62.5 FG %
- Morgan Fiedler: 12 points, 4 assists, 55.6 FG %
- Madelyn Bragg: 11 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal
Paula Krueger’s postgame thoughts with Tukes:
NSU guard Izzy Moore postgame comments after career high 18 point performance:
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Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [SAT] – A series of key plays helped the Northern State University women’s basketball team secure an 85-73 victory over Winona State, concluding the I Hate Winter weekend. Five Wolves scored in double digits, with Michaela Jewett and Madelyn Bragg leading the way, contributing 25 and 20 points, respectively.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 85, WSU 73
Records: NSU 13-7 (NSIC 10-4), WSU 8-12 (NSIC 4-10)
Attendance:2611
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State recorded 18 points in the first quarter, 27 in the second, 20 in the third, and 20 in the fourth
- The Wolves scored 26 points in the paint, 12 points off the bench, 10 second-chance points, and 7 points off turnovers
- NSU shot 50.0% from the field, 38.5% from beyond the arc, and 83.3% from the free-throw line
- Michaela Jewett led the team with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists, shooting 55.6% from the field
- Madelyn Bragg added 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 blocks, shooting 60.0% from the floor
- Alayna Benike contributed 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block
- Rianna Fillipi and Izzy Moore both scored 10 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Fillipi also recorded 6 assists
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Michaela Jewett: 25 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 55.6% FG
- Madelyn Bragg: 20 points, 6 rebounds, 5 blocks, 60.0% FG
- Alayna Benike: 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
- Rianna Fillipi: 10 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal
- Izzy Moore: 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 66.7% FG
Hear from Head Coach Paula Krueger following the win w/ the “Voice Of The Wolves” David Tukesbrey HERE:
UP NEXT
Northern State returns home to face MSU Moorhead on Thursday, January 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Wachs Arena before hitting the road to take on Minot State on Saturday, February 1, at 5:30 p.m. in Minot, N.D.