MINOT, N.D. –
Calli Delsman recorded an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double but the Beavers fell to Northern State by a score of 87-58.
Delsman's night led the way for the Beavers (3-8, 3-6).
Kate Head added seven points and two steals and
Amber Stevahn helped out with five points. Northern State's (4-7, 3-6) zone defense was just too much for the Beavers.
Delsman pulled down five offensive rebounds to lead an offense that racked up second-chance opportunities for Minot State, grabbing 12 boards and turning them into 19 second-chance points.
How It Happened
After falling behind 14-9, Minot State went on a 6-0 run with 1:18 left in the first quarter, culminating in a three from Delsman, to take a 15-14 lead. The Beavers then surrendered that lead and entered the second quarter down 16-15.
The Beavers continued to lose ground in the second quarter and faced a 42-26 halftime deficit.
Minot State's deficit continued to grow after halftime, and the Beavers faced a 69-40 disadvantage heading to the fourth quarter. Minot State's bench made the most of its minutes in the period, as non-starters totaled seven of the team's 14 third-quarter points.
Northern State kept widening its lead in the fourth, constructing a 76-46 advantage before Minot State went on an 8-0 run, finished off by
Natasha Elliott's layup, to shrink the deficit to 22 with 4:49 to go in the contest. Northern State responded and outscored the Beavers the rest of the way, ending the game with a final score of 87-58. Minot State got a boost from its bench in the period, with non-starters scoring all of its 18 total points.
Game Notes
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Calli Delsman notched a double-double for the Beavers with 18 points (career-high) and 10 rebounds.
» The Beavers shared the ball well, recording an assist on 70 percent of made field goals.
» The Minot State bench made an impact by adding 37 points to its scoring output.
» Minot State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 12 offensive boards in the game.
The Beavers are back in action tomorrow afternoon when they will conclude the season series with the Wolves at 2 p.m.
