Mankato, MN (NSUWolves.com) –The Northern State women’s basketball team dropped to Minnesota State Friday night, 48-69. The Wolves responded back in the second quarter out-scoring the Mavericks by three, however an early lead by the Mavericks kept the win out of reach for the Wolves.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 48, MSU 69
Records: NSU 9-4 (5-2 NSIC), MSU 10-4 (7-1 NSIC)
Attendance: 1098
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State tallied 12 points in the first quarter, 16 in the second, 11 in the third, and nine in the fourth
- The Wolves made 33.3 % of shots from the floor along with 17.6 % from the 3-point arc and shot 64.7 % from the free throw line
- NSU notched 26 points in the paint, 39 rebounds, 13 assists, seven steals, and five blocks in the contest
- Madelyn Bragg led the Wolves offense with 16 points, five rebounds, and two blocks
- In addition, Bragg led the team on the floor with a 70.0 field goal percentage
- Rianna Fillipi and Abbey Holmes both notched eight points each, with Fillipi dishing out a team leading eight rebounds and three steals in the contest
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Madelyn Bragg: 16 points, 70.0 field-goal %, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks
- Rianna Fillipi: 8 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 steals
- Abbey Holmes: 8 points, 3 assists
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Winona, MN (NSUWolves.com) –Madelyn Bragg grabbed her second double double of the year in the win over Winona State, 85-58. The Wolves notched their largest margin of victory this season at 27 points.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 85, WSU 58
Records: NSU 10-4 (6-2 NSIC), WSU 4-8 (3-4 NSIC)
Attendance: 1069
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State notched 18 points in the first quarter, 25 in the second, 23 in the third, and 19 in the fourth
- The Wolves shot well in the contest shooting 52.5 % from the floor, 54.2 % from beyond the 3-point line, and 88.9 % from the foul line
- NSU tallied 37 points off the bench for a season high along with 34 points in the paint and 47 rebounds
- Madelyn Bragg notched her second double double of the season with 18 points and 13 rebounds
- Abbey Holmes and Rianna Fillipi both tallied double digits in points with 11 and ten points respectively, with Holmes notching a career high
- Gracie Traphagen drained three shots from the 3-point arc along with three shots from the floor to shoot perfect
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Madelyn Bragg: 18 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists
- Abby Holmes: 11 points (career high), 60.0 3-point %,
- Rianna Fillipi: 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
- Gracie Traphagen: 9 points (career high), 2 rebounds, 100.0 3-point %
UP NEXT
Northern Statereturns to Aberdeen to face off against Wayne State and Augustana. Tip-off times are set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 12th against the Wildcats and 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 12th against the Vikings from Wachs Arena.