Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [FRI] – The Northern State University women’s basketball team ran away with the win against Winona State, 61-47. The Wolves rallied back after being down heading into the third quarter to out-score the Warriors by 16 points.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 61, WSU 47
Records: NSU 18-7 (14-5 NSIC), WSU 8-17 (7-13 NSIC)
Attendance: 2217
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State tallied 11 points in the first quarter, 12 in the second, 22 in the third, and 16 in the fourth; out-scoring Winona State by 16 points in the third quarter
- They grabbed 46 boards, 24 bench points, 22 points in the paint, 14 assists, 11 points off of turnovers, and eight blocks
- The Wolves defense held the Warriors shooting to 26.3 % from the floor
- Northern State shot 36.2 % from the floor, 33.3 % from the 3-point arc, and 73.3 % from the foul line
- Brynn Alfson was first on the team with 15 points and four rebounds while shooting 77.8 % from the floor
- Decontee Smith and Alayna Benike both notched double digits with 14 and ten points respectably
- Madelyn Bragg dished out a team lead of 11 boards
- Rianna Fillipi controlled the court with seven assists along with nine rebounds and five points
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Brynn Alfson: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 77.8 FG %
- Decontee Smith: 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks
- Alayna Benike: 10 points, 5 rebounds
- Rianna Fillipi: 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 points
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Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [SAT] – A team effort led the Northern State University women’ basketball team to take now No. 14 Minnesota State, 92-87. Four Wolves notched double digits along with Rianna Fillipi recording her sixth double-double of the season.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 92, MSU 87
Records: NSU 19-7 (15-5 NSIC), MSU 21-5 (18-2 NSIC)
Attendance: 2351
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State racked up 23 points in the first quarter, 23 in the second, 17 in the third, and 29 in the fourth
- The Wolves shot well in the contest shooting 49.2 % from the floor, 27.3 % from the 3-point line, and 80.0 % from the foul line
- They tallied 45 rebounds, 36 points in the paint, 29 bench points, 22 points off of turnovers, 21 second chance points and 18 assists
- Madelyn Bragg dished out a team lead of 23 points along with nine rebounds and two assists
- In addition, Bragg shot 90.0 % from the floor in the win
- Rianna Fillipi recorded her sixth double-double of the season with 18 points and a team lead of 11 rebounds
- Decontee Smith followed behind with 18 points, seven rebounds, and four assists
- Alayna Benike led the Wolves beyond the 3-point arc with three made along with 17 points and four rebounds
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Madelyn Bragg: 23 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 90.0 FG %
- Rianna Fillipi: 18 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists
- Decontee Smith: 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
- Alayna Benike: 17 points, 4 rebounds
UP NEXT
Northern Statehits the road to match-up against Augustana University and Wayne State to end the regular season. Tip-off times are set for 5:30 p.m. on Friday, February 23rd from Sioux Falls against the Vikings and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 24th from Wayne, Neb. against the Wildcats.