Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [FRI] – The Northern State University women’s basketball team fell against No. 13 Pittsburg State, 85-55 in Friday afternoon action. Alayna Benike led the charge for the Wolves with 21 points along with recording a new career-high.

THE QUICK DETAILS

Final Score: NSU 55, PSU 85

Records: NSU 0-1, PSU 2-1

Attendance:1004

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Northern State recorded 11 points in the first, 20 points in the second, 14 points in the third, and ten points in the fourth quarter
• The Wolves tallied 30 points in the paint, 12 points off of turnovers, and 14 points off the bench
• NSU shot 31.9% from the floor, 22.2 from beyond the three-point line, and 70.0% from the foul line
• Alayna Benike led the team with 21 points for a career high on the day along with a 60.0 three-point percentage
• In 33 minute of play, Rianna Fillipi pulled down eight rebounds and six assists to lead the team
• Izzy Moore was first off, the bench with eight points, three rebounds, and one steal

NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Alayna Benike: 21 points (career high), 50.0 field goal%, 60.0 three-point%, 3 rebounds, 1 assist
• Izzy Moore: 8 points, 3 rebounds
• Rianna Fillipi: 2 points, eight rebounds, six assists, 1 block
• Michaela Jewett: six points, seven rebounds, 1 assist

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Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) [SAT] – Despite a late rally, the Northern State University women’s basketball team fell short against Nebraska Kearney, 69-65. The lead shifted 12 times throughout the game, with the Wolves being outscored by eight points in the final two quarters as the Lopers held on for the win.

THE QUICK DETAILS

Final Score: NSU 65, UNK 69

Records: NSU 0-2, UNK 2-0

Attendance:991

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Northern State put up 16 points in the first quarter, 15 in the second, 15 in the third, and 19 in the final quarter
• The Wolves shot 38.6% from the field and 80.0% from the free-throw line, while also scoring 28 points in the paint and 25 points off the bench
• Decontee Smith was first on the team with a new career high of 21 points along with three rebounds
• Madelyn Bragg followed behind with 15 points along with shooting 62.5% from the floor
• Michaela Jewett recorded her first double-double of the season with 12 points and ten rebounds on the night
• The playmaker for the Wolves on the night was Rianna Fillipi with eight assists along with six points and six rebounds

NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Decontee Smith: 21 points (career high), 3 rebounds, 100.0 free throw %
• Madelyn Bragg: 15 points, 5 rebounds, 62.5 field goal %
• Michaela Jewett: 12 points, ten rebounds, 50.0 field goal %
• Rianna Fillipi: 6 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists
• Alayna Benike: 5 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

UP NEXT

Northern State hits the road to take on Black Hills State and South Dakota Mines. Tip-offs are slated for 2 p.m. on Friday, November 15 against the Yellow Jackets and 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 16 against the Hardrockers from Rapid City, South Dakota. David Tukesbrey will have the play-by-play on Fox Sports Aberdeen 1420 AM & 98.5 FM each night, out west.