Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – An early lead by the Northern State women’s basketball team paved the way, taking down Minnesota Crookston, 85-54. The Win saw four Wolves hit double figures along with the team notching two new season highs with 55 rebounds and 58 points in the paint.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 85, UMC 54
Records: NSU 17-7 (13-5 NSIC), UMC 9-15 (6-12 NSIC)
Attendance: 2554
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State racked-up 29 points in the first quarter, 17 in the second, 22 in the third, and 17 in the fourth; out-scoring Bemidji State by 17 in the first quarter
- The Wolves shot well in the contest, shooting 45.5 % from the floor, 16.7 % from the 3-point arc, and 78.6 % from the free throw line
- They grabbed 55 rebounds and 58 points in the paint for a new team season high, along with 32 bench points, 18 points off of turnovers, and 17 second chance points
- Rianna Fillipi and Madelyn Bragg both notched 14 points each along with nine and seven rebounds respectively
- In addition, Fillipi dished out a team lead of six assists while Bragg shot 85.7 % from the floor
- Brynn Alfson grabbed her third double-double of the season with 12 points and 12 rebounds in the win
- Off the bench, Decontee Smith tallied ten points, four rebounds, and three assists
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Rianna Fillipi: 14 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists
- Madelyn Bragg: 14 points, 7 rebounds, 85.7 FG %
- Brynn Alfson: 12 points, 12 rebounds
- Decontee Smith: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists (career-high)
UP NEXT
Northern State ends their final homestretch against Winona State and Minnesota. Tip-off times are set for 5:30 p.m. on Friday, February 16th against the Warriors and 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 17th against the Mavericks from Wachs Arena.