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Sioux Falls, S.D. (Northern State) – A team effort propelled the Northern State University women’s basketball team to a 75-61 victory over Sioux Falls on Sunday afternoon. The Wolves seized control early, outscoring the Cougars by 13 points at halftime. Alayna Benike spearheaded the effort, recording her second double-double of the season. Meanwhile, Rianna Fillipi not only set a new single-season assists record but also tied the single-game assists record in the win.THE QUICK DETAILSFinal Score: NSU 75, USF 61Records: NSU 19-10 (NSIC 15-7), USF 17-14 (NSIC 12-10)HOW IT HAPPENED
Northern State posted 15 points in the first, 23 points in the second, 22 points in the third, and 15 points in the fourth
They recorded a 45.5% shooting percentage from the floor, 33.3% from beyond the three-point line, and 62.5% from the foul line
The Wolves tallied 46 points in the paint, 12 points off of turnovers, 11 fast break points, and seven bench points
Alayna Benike was first on the team with 18 points and 10 rebounds for her second double-double of the season
Michaela Jewett followed behind with 16 points and five rebounds on the day, along with shooting 53.6% from the floor
Madelyn Bragg and Rianna Fillipi came out as the top scorers, adding 13 and 11 points, respectively
In addition, Fillipi led the team with 11 assists on the day while also breaking the single-season assists record and tying the single-game record
NORTHERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Alayna Benike: 18 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks, 2 steals
Michaela Jewett:16 points, 5 rebounds, 53.8 FG %
Madelyn Bragg: 13 points, 8 rebounds, 54.5 FG %
Rianna Fillipi: 11 points, 11 assists, 5 rebounds
Morgan Fiedler: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals
BEYOND THE BOX
Rianna Fillipi broke the season record for assists in a season with 162 total; the previous record was set in the 1989-90 season by Tanna Negaard
Fillipi also tied the individual game record with 11 assists; the previous record was set in the 2009-10 season by Emily Becken
UP NEXTNorthern State advances to the Semifinals to take on the one seed, Concordia-St. Paul. Tip-off is set for 11 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, March 3rd, from Sioux Falls.
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