Friday Recap
Aberdeen, S.D.(nsuwolves.com) – A strong team effort propelled the Northern State University women’s basketball team to a 75-72 victory over Sioux Falls to kick off the weekend. The game featured 12 lead changes, with the Wolves securing the win in the final minutes. Rianna Fillipi and Madelyn Bragg each scored over 20 points, with Fillipi setting a new career-high and breaking the school record for steals.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 75, UMD 72
Records: NSU 17-10 (NSIC 14-7), USF 14-7 (NSIC 12-9)
Attendance: 1697
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State scored 20 points in the first quarter, 19 in the second, 16 in the third, and 20 in the fourth
- The Wolves registered 36 points in the paint, 18 points from free throws, 13 points off turnovers, and 9 points from the bench
- NSU shot 50.0% from the field and 66.7% from the free-throw line
- Rianna Fillipi led the team with a career-high 27 points and recorded her first double-double of the season with 10 rebounds
- Madelyn Bragg followed with 25 points, 4 assists, and 3 blocks, shooting 63.1% from the floor
- Michaela Jewett contributed 7 points, 10 rebounds, and connected on 3-of-6 shots from the field.
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Rianna Fillipi: 27 points (career-high), 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 63.1% FG
- Madelyn Bragg: 25 points, 4 assists, 3 blocks
- Izzy Moore: 9 points, 5 rebounds, 50.0% F
- Michaela Jewett: 7 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 50.0% FG
BEYOND THE BOX
- Rianna Fillipi set a new school record for career steals with 263, surpassing the previous record of 261 set by Jammie Coyle (1996-2000).
- The Wolves secured the fourth seed in the NSIC and will play on Sunday, March 2, against the winner of the 5-seed vs. 12-seed matchup on February 26.
Hear from HC Paula Krueger visit with Tukes postgame HERE:
Hear from PG Rianna Fillipi visit with Tukes postgame HERE:
Saturday Recap
Aberdeen, S.D. (nsuwolves.com) – The Northern State University women’s basketball team wrapped up the regular season with a thrilling 78-75 victory over the #17 Southwest Minnesota State. The night saw six lead changes and four ties, with the Wolves ultimately taking control in the final minutes. Rianna Fillipi led the way for NSU, finishing with 25 points and eight assists.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 78, SMSU 75
Records: NSU 18-10 (NSIC 15-7), SMSU 25-3 (NSIC 19-3)
Attendance: 1845
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State posted 23 points in the first, 18 in the second, 19 in the third, and 18 in the fourth
- The Wolves totaled 32 points in the paint, 19 points from free throws, eight points off turnovers, and seven bench points
- NSU shot 50.9% from the field, 42.9% from three-point range, and 90.5% from the free-throw line
- Rianna Fillipi led the offense with 25 points, five rebounds, eight assists, and two blocks on the night
- Madelyn Bragg posted her fifth double-double of the season, contributing 19 points and 11 rebounds while shooting 56.3% from the field
- Michaela Jewett added 15 points and five rebounds to round out the top scorers.
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Rianna Fillipi: 25 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 blocks
- Madelyn Bragg: 19 points, 11 rebounds, 56.3 FG %
- Michaela Jewett: 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
- Izzy Moore: 7 points, 4 rebounds, 100.0 FG %
Hear from HC Paula Krueger visit with Tukes postgame BELOW:
UP NEXT
Northern State secured the fourth seed and will receive a first-round bye. The Wolves will play on March 2nd at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.