Crookston, Minn. – No. 11/20 Minnesota State had six players in double-figures, while also forcing 34 Golden Eagle turnovers, cruising to an 85-50 win on Friday night in Crookston.
The Golden Eagles end their five-game winning streak and move to 8-9 (7-4 NSIC), while the Mavericks improve to 13-2 (9-2 NSIC).
Alex Page (So., F, Grand Forks, N.D.) would tie things up at two with a pair of free throws, but the Mavericks would score the next eight for a 10-2 lead.
Minnesota Crookston would fight back and put a little scare in the Mavs.
Natalie Mikrot (Fr., G, Willow River, Minn.) would cash in on a three,
Lily Orazem (So., G, Onamia, Minn.) would finish through contact and
Emma Miller (Fr., G, Albertville, Minn.) would bury a top of the key three for a 16-14 lead, forcing an MSU timeout.
The first quarter would end with the Mavericks leading by three at 23-20.
MSU would eventually take a 13-point lead, but a pair of Miller floaters would give the Golden Eagles a 6-0 run, cutting the lead to just seven.
Minnesota Crookston would get to within as little as five in the second quarter, but the Mavericks would take a seven point lead into halftime.
The second half would be all Mavericks, who would outscore the Golden Eagles, 45-17, for their 35 point victory.
Miller finished with her ninth straight double-digit game, scoring 14 points on 5-9 shooting from the field. Page added 10 points, while
Janie Tormanen (Fr., F, Menahga, Minn.) poured in seven points off the bench.
As a team, the Golden Eagles shot 18-49 from the field.
Minnesota Crookston will look for the split tomorrow afternoon against Concordia-St. Paul. Tip-off with the Golden Bears is set for 3:30 P.M., from Crookston.