Moore leads Wolves in win over Dragons

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ABERDEEN, S.D. (Northern State) – Northern State’s defense came up huge in its 61-41 victory over Minnesota State Moorhead at home today. In the battle, the Wolves racked up 61 points, 39 rebounds, 15 assists, four steals, six blocks and 15 turnovers. The Pack shot 48% from the floor, 42.1% from beyond the arc and 71.4% from the charity stripe.

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QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 61, MSUM 41
Records: NSU 13-11 (8-10 NSIC), MSUM 10-12 (7-11 NSIC)

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • The Wolves came out loud in the first half on both sides of the ball, recording 38 points and allowing just 23 in the opening half
  • Though the offense slowed down in the second, generating 23 points in the final half, NSU’s defense continued to own the court, allowing 18 points in the second half while earning four steals and six blocks through the course of the game
  • Though fouling out in the fourth, Izzy Moore dropped 22 points, eight rebounds and an assist while shooting 75% from the field, 100% from deep and 66.7% from the line
  • Taylor Tool recorded double-digit points in the game, securing ten points, one board, one assist and one steal
  • Lily Klein earned nine rebounds to pair with her three points and four assists, while Megan Counts tallied 2-6-1
  • In 21 minutes of action, Reagan Rus went 3-for-7 from the field for six points, four rebounds, an assist and a career-high three blocks
  • For Minnesota State Moorhead, Aubrey Morrison led the team with ten points and five rebounds while Caylin Kelly (seven points) and Karlee Fisher (six points) followed behind
  • Ashton Safranski finished with six boards, the most on the team

NORTHERN STATISICAL STANDOUTS
Izzy Moore: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist
Taylor Tool: 10 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal
Lily Klein: 3 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks
Reagan Rus: 6 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 blocks


UP NEXT
The Wolves will be back on action on Thursday to take on Bemidji State on the road. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m.

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