Friday Recap 

Marshall, M.N. (nsuwolves.com) – A slow start left the Northern State University women’s basketball team trailing, as they fell short against #23 Southwest Minnesota State, 82-72. Madelyn Bragg led the Wolves with 20 points, while Michaela Jewett recorded her third double-double of the season.

THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 72, SMSU 82
Records: NSU 10-7 (NSIC 7-4), SMSU 15-2 (NSIC 9-2)
Attendance: 917

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Northern State posted 17 points in the first, 10 in the second, 24 in the third, and 21 in the fourth, outscoring #23 Southwest Minnesota State in the last two quarters.
• The Wolves shot 34.9 percent from the floor compared to the Mustangs’ 50.8 percent.
• They tallied 42 points in the paint, 20 second-chance points, 20 points off the bench, and 18 points off turnovers.
• Madelyn Bragg led the way with 20 points and seven rebounds, adding two blocks and one steal.
• With 17 points and 12 rebounds, Michaela Jewett notched her third double-double of the season while shooting 53.3 percent from the floor.
• First off the bench was Izzy Moore, who contributed 12 points, hitting 5-of-10 shots from the floor, and added two assists.
• Rianna Fillipi led the team with five assists and contributed 13 points.

NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Madelyn Bragg: 20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal
• Michaela Jewett: 17 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks, 53.3 FG%
• Rianna Fillipi: 13 points, 5 assists, 2 rebounds
• Izzy Moore: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 50.0 FG%

Saturday Recap 

Sioux Falls, S.D. – The Northern State University women’s basketball team had an explosive fourth quarter to take down Sioux Falls, 81-70. Alayna Benike and Madelyn Bragg both recorded double-doubles, each scoring 24 points. Benike also set a new career-high with 25 points.

THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 81, USF 70
Records: NSU 11-7 (NSIC 8-4), USF 10-9 (NSIC 6-6)
Attendance: 519

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Northern State scored 17 points in the first, 17 in the second, 17 in the third, and exploded for 30 points in the fourth quarter
• The Wolves dominated inside, posting 34 points in the paint, 20 points off free throws for a season high, 13 second chance points, 12 fast break points, and nine points off of turnovers
• The team shot efficiently, finishing with a 44.4% shooting percentage from the floor and 38.5% from beyond the three-point arc
• Alayna Benike and Madelyn Bragg led the team with 24 points and 10 rebounds each
• Benike set a new career-high with 25 points and shot 37.5% from three-point range
• Rianna Fillipi contributed 15 points, 6 assists, and 2 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field

NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Madelyn Bragg: 24 points (career-high), 10 rebounds, 61.5 FG%
• Alayna Benike: 24 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals, 37.5 3PT %
• Rianna Fillipi: 15 points, 6 assists, 2 rebounds

UP NEXT
Northern State will return home for the I Hate Winter Weekend, hosting #10 Minnesota State and Winona State. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 24 against the Mavericks, and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25 against the Warriors.