Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [FRI] – The Northern State women’s basketball team took down Concordia-St. Paul Friday night, 71-61. The win saw Alayna Benike and Rianna Fillipi notch double figures in points and rebounds.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 71, CSP 61
Records: NSU 13-4 (9-2 NSIC), CSP 11-5 (7-4 NSIC)
Attendance: 2468
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State tallied 14 points in the first quarter, 24 in the second, 14 in the third, and 19 in the fourth; out-scoring Concordia-St. Paul by 11 in the second quarter
- The Wolves were efficient offensively, shooting 29-of-55 (52.7%) from the floor and six made 3-pointers
- NSU notched 44 rebounds, 32 points in the paint, 22 assists, and 13 bench points
- Madelyn Bragg was first on the team with 18 points, six rebounds, and six blocks in the win
- Alayna Benike tallied her first double-double of the season with 16 points and 11 rebounds, along with five assists
- Rianna Fillipi recorded her third double-double of the season with 15 points and 12 rebounds
- In addition, Fillipi controlled the floor with seven assists to lead the team
- Decontee Smith led the Wolves off the bench with ten points and three rebounds, along with two made 3-pointers
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Madelyn Bragg: 18 points, 60.0 FG %,6 rebounds, 6 blocks
- Alayna Benike: 16 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 75.0 FG %, 66.6 3-point %
- Rianna Fillipi: 15 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 50.0 FG %
- Decontee Smith: 10 points, 3 rebounds, 100.0 3-point %
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Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [SAT] – In the final seconds of regular play, Morgan Fiedler took the Wolves into overtime with a bucket from downtown. A strong offense in overtime led the Wolves to victory over the Bulldogs, 81-70. With a career-high game, Madelyn Bragg paved the way for the Wolves with 35 points.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 81, UMD 70
Records: NSU 14-4 (10-2 NSIC), UMD 10-6 (7-5 NSIC)
Attendance: 2612
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State tallied 24 points in the first quarter, 16 in the second, 13 in the third, 17 in the fourth, 11 in overtime; NSU held the UMD offence scoreless in overtime
- The Wolves tied the game in the final seconds of regular play with a made 3-pointer from Morgan Fielder to go into overtime
- NSU shot well in the contest, shooting 43.8 % from the floor, 41.2 % from the 3-point arc, and 81.8 % from the foul line
- They notched 42 rebounds, 34 points in the paint, 22 assists, 14 bench points, and 13 points off of turnovers
- Madelyn Bragg was first on the team with 35 points for a new career-high along with nine rebounds and four assists
- Rianna Fillipi dished out a team lead, with ten rebounds and seven steals along with 16 points and three made 3-pointers
- Decontee Smith was first off the bench with 12 points, while shooting 71.4 % from the floor
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Madelyn Bragg: 35 points (career-high), 9 rebounds, 4 assists
- Rianna Fillipi: 16 points, 10 rebounds, 7 steals, 6 assists
- Decontee Smith: 12 points, 2 rebounds
- Alayna Benike: 9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists
UP NEXT
Northern State is back on the road to take on the University of Sioux Falls and Southwest Minnesota State. Tip-off times are set for Friday, January 26th at 5:30 p.m. against the Cougars and Saturday, January 27th at 5 p.m. against the Mustangs.