MOORHEAD, Minn. -- MSU Moorhead women's basketball came roaring back late against visiting Northern State on Thursday evening. The Dragons pushed the Wolves to overtime, eventually winning, 73-70. 

Inside The Game

• MSUM would lead 2-0 early after a basket from Terryn Johnson, it would be one of two leads for the Dragons in regulation. 
• Ashton Safranski buried a three late in the first quarter to keep MSUM up, 7-5. Northern State would lead 12-9 after 10 minutes. 
• The Wolves would lead by as many as six points in the second frame with MSUM coming as close as two points after free throws from Abby Berge
• NSU led 29-26 at the break after shooting 50 percent from the floor in the second frame. 
• Safranski and Natalie Jens connected on three-pointers early in the second half to keep the Dragons within two points (35-33).
• Emily Srejma would score on a fastbreak layup (with a lovely pass from Caylin Kelly) to make the score 37-36 in favor of the Wolves. 
• Northern State would close the quarter strong, leading by six points, 49-43. 
• The Wolves would possess a lead of eight points (55-47) early in the final period.
• Karlee Fisher and Jens would net triples to get the Dragons back within four points with over six minutes to play. 
• Jens would score the next seven points for MSUM, followed by another three from Safranski to tie the game at 62 points. 
• Safranski would tie the game again with a driving layup with just over a minute to play. MSUM would use stout defense to limit the Wolves throughout the remainder of regulation. 
• Tied a 64 early in overtime, Jens made a free throw followed by another score from Safranski to give MSUM its first lead since early in the first quarter. 
• Ashley Fritz and Berge would would make six of six freebies down the stretch to help the Dragons edge out the Wolves, 73-70. 
• Safranski scored a career high 18 points to go along with three steals.

Top Dragons

• Ashton Safranski: 18 points, three steals, four assists, three rebounds
• Terryn Johnson: 16 points, six rebounds, two steals
• Natalie Jens: 15 points, two rebounds, two assists
• Abby Berge: Eight points (8-8 FT), four rebounds, three steals

 
Steve d'Eustachio's Stat of the Game
 
The Dragons are now 3-0 all-time against Northern State in overtime. MSUM posted home wins over the Wolves on December 18, 2017 (64-61) and February 4, 2006 (61-52). 
 
Up Next
 
MSUM (3-4, 1-0 NSIC) hits the road for Bismarck, N.D., for a Saturday matchup with the Mary Marauders. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.