By: NSU Sports Information

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Aberdeen, S.D. - A sharp shooting second half led the Northern State University women's basketball team to their sixth straight NSIC victory. NSU topped south division foe Minnesota State Mankato 79-63 from Wachs Arena, scoring a total of 50 points in the second half. The Wolves improve to 11-2 overall and 7-2 in the league after the win.

Northern was led yet again by senior Alison Kusler, who shot 50 percent from the floor, scoring a total 28 points on the night. Kusler was also 13-15 from the free-throw line, rebounded seven defensive misses, and tallied four steals. Junior Sadie Stotesbery had a season night on the floor playing 32 minutes, while going 5-8 from the floor and 4-4 from the free-throw line, with 14 points and nine rebounds just shy of a double-double.

As a team the Wolves out-rebounded the Mavericks 46-33 and continued to play hard notch defense forcing 15 turnovers. Thirteen total NSU scores came off offensive rebounds, as 30 MSU personal fouls brought the Wolves to the free-throw for a season high 34 points. The posts continued to be aggressive for Northern as Megan Mutchler pulled in 11 rebounds and Rachel Krogman tallied 10 points. As a whole NSU notched six blocks and seven steals in the match-up.

The much needed win pushes NSU to the top of the NSIC North, and second in the conference overall. Northern will be back in action tomorrow from Wachs Arena as they take on Concordia-St. Paul. The Golden Bears and Wolves will tip off tomorrow at 5 p.m. in Aberdeen.