Sioux Falls, SD [FRI] – The Northern State women’s basketball team took down Sioux Fall, 72-58 to open the weekend. After being out-scored in the first quarter the Wolves responded back in the second and third quarter, out-scoring the Cougars by 23 points total.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 72, USF 58
Records: NSU 15-4 (11-2 NSIC), USF 7-10 (5-8 NSIC)
Attendance: 732
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State notched 12 points in the first quarter, 20 in the second, 24 in the third, and 16 in the fourth; out-scoring USF by 12 in the third quarter
- NSU notched 31 rebounds, 38 points in the paint, 23 bench points, and 31 points off of turnovers for a team season high
- The Wolves shot well in the contest, shooting 47.6 % from the floor, 47.4 % from the 3-point arc, and 60.0 % from the foul line
- Rianna Fillipi dished out a team lead of 18 points and five steals along with six rebounds in the win
- Madelyn Bragg and Alayna Benike both notched double figures with ten points each along with both shooting 50.0% from the floor
- In addition, Benike shot 40.0 % from beyond the 3-point arc
- Decontee Smith was first off the bench with nine points, while shooting 66.7% from the floor
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Rianna Fillipi: 18 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals, 4 assists
- Madelyn Bragg: 10 points, 3 steals, 50.0 FG %
- Alayna Benike: 10 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists
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Marshall, MN (NSUWolves.com) [SAT] – The Northern State women’s basketball team fell to Southwest Minnesota State, 53-73 Saturday evening. An early lead by the Mustangs kept the win out of reach for the Wolves. SMSU offense was strong from beyond the 3-point arc with eight made.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 53, SMSU 73
Records: NSU 15-5 (11-3 NSIC), SMSU 13-7 (11-3 NSIC)
Attendance: 1632
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State notched ten points in the first quarter, 14 in the second, 14 in the third, and 15 in the fourth
- They notched 35 rebounds, 34 points in the paint, 13 second chance points, nine points off of turnovers, and six bench points
- The Wolves shot 33.9 % from the floor, 6.7 % from the 3-point arc, and 52.2 % from the foul line
- Brynn Alfson was first on the team with 18 points for a new career-high, with 11 rebounds for her second double-double of the season
- Rianna Fillipi dished out a team lead of four steals along with points, four rebounds, and three assists
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Brynn Alfson: 18 points (Career-high), 11 rebounds, 63.6 FG %
- Rianna Fillipi: 10 Points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 assists
- Madelyn Bragg: 9 points, 6 rebounds
UP NEXT
Northern State returns home to host the University of Mary on Thursday, February 1st at 5:30 p.m. from Wachs Arena. The Wolves hit the road on Saturday, February 3rd to take on St. Cloud State from St. Cloud, Minn. to end the weekend.