MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Minnesota State Moorhead women's basketball saw flashes, but ultimately fell to second-ranked Minnesota State in NSIC action on Saturday afternoon. The Mavericks defeated the Dragons, 97-64.
How It Happened
- The Maverick press proved pesky for the Dragons to open the contest as MSU began the game on a 10-0 run.
- Moorhead would come within nine points late in the frame, but the Mavericks would hold a double figure lead after 10 minutes, 27-14.
- Adie Wagner would enliven the Dragons to begin the second period, drilling a three that sparked a 9-0 Dragon run.
- Terryn Johnson and Ashton Safranski would score in the spurt, pulling MSUM to within four points, 27-23.
- Another three-pointer from Wagner brought the Dragons to within three points, 29-26.
- Minnesota State would surge throughout the rest of the period, rebuilding their lead into double figures.
- The Mavericks would lead by as many as 20 points, but held a 48-31 lead at the break.
- Out of the locker room, the Mavericks would command play, outscoring the Dragons 32-16 in the period.
- Minnesota State's lead was as large as 33 points, leading 80-47 entering the final quarter.
- In the fourth quarter, Minnesota State would not let its lead dip below 28 points, securing a 97-64 victory.
- Johnson led Moorhead with 18 points and six rebounds while Safranski scored 11 points.
- The Mavericks shot 52.3 percent for the game while forcing 28 Dragon turnovers.
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Steve d'Eustachio's Stat of the Game
Despite today's loss, the Dragons have still split their last four home affairs with the Mavericks. The two wins included a 74-69 win last year on Feb. 22, and a 66-63 decision six years ago today.
Up Next
Moorhead (10-10, 7-9 NSIC) looks towards a road tilt with Jamestown on Thursday beginning at 5:30 p.m.
