MSU Moorhead defeated Wayne State College 55-46 in Northern Sun Conference women's basketball Friday evening at Nemzek Fieldhouse in Moorhead, Minnesota. WSC falls to 5-17 and 2-17 in the league, while MSUM is 10-14 and 10-9 in NSIC games. MSU Moorhead took a 16-6 lead in the first quarter and maintained it, despite various Wildcat rallies.

By the Numbers
  • Wayne State College shot 33.3% from the field, 31.3% from the 3-point line, and 100% at the free-throw line.
  • MSU Moorhead shot 39.6% from the field, 13.3% from the 3-point line, and 68.8% at the free-throw line. They also outrebounded WSC 43-29.
State of Play
  • Wayne State College drops to 5-17 overall and 2-17 in the league, while MSU Moorhead improves to 10-14 overall and 10-9 in NSIC games.
  • WSC will face Minnesota Crookston in a 3:30 p.m. contest on Saturday afternoon.
Bottom Line

Despite the Wildcat's efforts, MSU Moorhead's strong shooting and rebounding secured a 55-46 victory. WSC now looks ahead to their upcoming game against Minnesota Crookston.