BISMARCK, ND (NSUWolves.com) – The Wolves slated their third defeat of the season after an 81-63 loss to the Marauders. In the game, Northern State recorded 63 points, 29 rebounds, 12 assists, eight steals and two blocks, while making 41.9% of their field goals, 23.1% of their deep balls and 50% of their free throws.
QUICK DETAILS
Final score: NSU 63, UMary 81
Records: NSU 4-3, UMary 8-2
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Wolves were outscored by the Marauders in every quarter, boasting a game high of 18 points in the third
- The outing remained close through the first, ending the quarter at 18-14 in favor of UMary
- Megan Counts made her presence known quickly, tallying the first basket of the game by way of a layup, finishing the game with 13 points, three rebounds and two assists
- It was a career night for senior Izzy Moore, recording 22 points (career high), eight rebounds (career high), six steals (career high) and five assists (second highest of the season)
- Not only was Moore effective, but she was also efficient, shooting 50% (8-16) from the floor, 100% from long range (2-2) and 66.7% (4-6) from the charity stripe
- Similar to Moore, Reagan Rus posted a career high of 15 points, Northern State’s second highest scorer of the night
- Rus also tallied four rebounds while shooting 70% from the floor
- UMary’s 18 points in the first quarter was their lowest-scoring quarter, going 19, 19 and 25 for the remainder of the game
- For the Marauders, Eden Fridley led the way with 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists, while teammate Allison Undlin followed suit with 16 points, going 8-11 from the floor
NORTHERN STATISICAL STANDOUTS
Izzy Moore: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 6 steals
Reagan Rus: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals
Megan Counts: 13 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
Izzy Moore: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 6 steals
Reagan Rus: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals
Megan Counts: 13 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
UP NEXT
Northern State will host Minot State on Saturday at Wachs Arena with tipoff slated for 6 p.m. David Tukesbrey will be on the play-by-play via Fox Sports Aberdeen 1420 & 98.5.