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Sioux Falls, SD (Dakota News now) – Male summary

Sioux Falls Cougars (12-12, 8-10 NSIC) struggled hard, but only came out for a loss of 75-73 from Minnesota (16-9, 12-5 nsic) in the center of Stuart. Cugars led over 31 minutes and built a two -digit lead at the beginning of the second half, but the late pressure of the state of Minnesota turned out to be the difference in the game, which included six lead changes and five ties.

1st half:

Sioux Falls started a strong start by setting an early defensive intensity and effective internal assessment. Noah Putz gave an early impetus to the courses, knocked out two triphoners in the opening minutes. USF controls the paint, exceeding the MSU 22-14 inside, while taking advantage of the ability to quickly break the inertia.

Creeton Morish was dominant on the glass, grabbing seven struggles at the first half, while Sean Warrior provided a stable internal presence, adding six points and six struggles in half. The cougars fired 39.4% of the pitch, but kept the state of Minnesota to only 31.4% firing. Until the Half, USF has built a 33-30 lead.

2nd half time:

Sioux Falls came out strong after the break, quickly pushing its lead up to 10 points behind another Puetz triplets and Morisch worship. The cougars fired an impressive 56% in the second half and hit 5 out of 9 beyond the arc.

However, Minnesota State slowly stops at the deficit, using a strong effort to bounce and points of the second chance to stay in the game. Mavericks have given their defensive pressure, forcing key speeds that led to transition baskets. With just over four minutes, MSU took its first lead from the beginning of the game.

Sioux Falls had a lot of chance of tie or return the lead in the last minute, but the shots did not fall in time. Maverick Jumper, who left only 0.7 seconds, left the loss of 75-73.

Team statistics

• Percentage of the Purpose of the Field: USF fired 46.6% (27 of-58) while holding MSU up to 38.9% (28 of 72).
• Three -point shooting: The cougars fired 38.9% (7 to 18) from deep, with 5 coming in the second half.
• Battle rebound: USF ahead of the MSU 44-34, including the edge 11-12 of the offensive glass.
• Rights: Cugars had 16 rpm, but limited their damage to six points per MSU.

Key

• Noah Putz: He led all the goal scorers with 21 points, hitting 3-from-5 from deep, adding 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
• Creighton Morisch: Dominated glass with 16 points, 17 rebounds, 5 blocks and 2 assists.
• Sean Warrior: Created 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.

Forward

The cougars will take the opponent of the cross-city of Augustana next week Tuesday, February 11 at 5:30 pm in the center of Elmen, before hosting their last home game of the season on Friday, Feb : 30th Center Stuart. Exit and support our wonderful group of adults!

Women’s summary

The Women’s Basketball Team at the University of Siu Falls gave a dominant performance, with the № 21 Minnesota State 89-76 in the center of Stuart. The Cougars (14-11, 10-8 NSIC) fired lights beyond the arc and gathered strong defensive efforts to overthrow the Maveri (19-5, 15-3 NSIC), handing them only their third loss to the season conference.

1st quarter:

Sioux Falls does not waste time setting the tone, coming out with energy and precision in offense. The cougars demolished their first four attempts into three points, spread the floor and make it difficult for the state to maintain the state to maintain. Kami Wodwsworth made the crime easier, finding open teammates for clean glances, while Megan Fanin was a key part of the success of the early perimeter.

Defense, USF works hard to control Mavericks’s quick attack, forcing contested shots and controlling the boards. Cugars were active in the transition, creating effective evaluation opportunities that helped them maintain the lead. Despite the efforts of Minnesota to maintain a tempo, Sioux Falls closed a quarter to 22-20.

2 trimester:

The second quarter was the place where Sioux Falls really took control, delivering its most dominant section of the game. The cougars surpassed the state of Minnesota 24-5, suffocating Maverix’s crime.

In the offensive region, the couges were hot from deep, such as Fanin and Gracey Trafagen connected beyond the arc. The movement of the ball was crispy, with Danny Missaas and Ayla Brown facilitating pure offensive possessions.

The determining moment came to the Zumer, as Siu Falls limited his incredible quarter with a three index finger from Wodwww to take a 46-25 command in half.

3rd quarter:

The state of Minnesota, as expected, came out to be determined to fight in the third quarter. Mavericks have strengthened their defensive pressure, forcing USF in several turnover and using their transitional game to reduce the deficit. The crime of the state of Minnesota broke out for 29 points in the quarter, attacking the rim and reaching the free throw line 12 times.

Despite running Mavericks, Sioux Falls endures the storm. Fanin and Minsaas intensified by making key buckets to keep the cougars in control. FIPS continued its dominance on boards, lowering 4 fights during this quarter.

Minnesota State managed to cut the lead up to 11 points by the end of the quarter, but the cougities remained in front of 65-54, heading for the last period.

4th quarter:

After the state of Minnesota threatened the return, Sioux Falls responded with self -control in the fourth quarter. Cugars were well filled on the free throw line, converting 24-from-30 (80%) attempts at the game, which helped them keep their distance from the Maveri.

Wodwsworth and Brown have made key players, both of which noted the decisive possessions to stop the momentum of Minnesota. Meanwhile, the cougter protection continued to make stops when needed, preventing the marsh to really really fall at a striking distance.

USF closed the game with a strong bounce and disciplined game, providing 89-76 upset victory in one of their most complete performances of the season.

Team statistics

• Firing: USF ignite beyond the arc, firing 59.1% (13 to 22) out of three.
• Locking lock: Cugars kept the state of Minnesota to only 5 points from the second quarter.
• Bounce of the battle: USF dominated the boards, exceeding the Mavericks 39-34.
• A success of free throw: Sioux Falls takes advantage of the line, continues 24-from-30 (80%).
• Balanced evaluation: Four cougars ended with double figures, presenting a well -rounded offensive attack.

Key

• Kami Wodwsworth organizes the crime with 16 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds.
• Alexis Rose gave a well rounded performance with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
• Ayla Brown gave Cougars 16 points while controlling the basketball against the press much of the game.
• Megan Fanin was deadly beyond the rainbow, knocking all 3 threes on his way to 11 points.
• Abby Fips dominated a double double glass of 12 points while collecting 5 points.

Forward

The cougars will take on Cross Augustana’s opponent next week, February 11 at 7:30 pm in the center of Elmen, before hosting their last home game of the season on Friday, February 14, when they go to Minessota-Trouxton in 19: 30th Central Center Stuart. Exit and support our wonderful group of adults!

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