MINOT, N.D. -- Sydney Gustavsson hit a buzzer-beating shot as time expired to lead the Minot State women's basketball team over the Sioux Falls Cougars 62-60 at home Friday in NSIC action to complete a sweep for the Beavers on "Defend the Dome" night.
The Minot State men's basketball team started the night with a 78-60 win over Sioux Falls.
The Beavers (5-13 overall, 2-7 NSIC) had three players score in double figures, led by Emily Srejma, who had 19 points. Gustavsson added 12 points from the bench and Maya Aguilar chipped in as well with 10 points and eight rebounds off of the bench.
"We knew it was going to be a tough game coming in," Gustavsson said. "We wanted to Defend the Dome here today.
"It went in for us, which was really needed at that time when they did have a comeback," Gustavsson added of her game-winner. "But a win is a win and that's what we needed."
Minot State grabbed 31 rebounds in Friday's game compared to Sioux Falls' 23, led by Aguilar's eight boards.
Minot State's defense held Sioux Falls to only 37.9 percent shooting from the field. The Cougars did not have much luck cleaning up their misses on the offensive glass either, as they finished with six offensive rebounds and managed five second-chance points while Minot State cleared 27 defensive rebounds.
How It Happened
Minot State started off strong, putting together a 19-14 lead heading into the second quarter. Minot State did most of its first-quarter damage in the paint, scoring 10 of its 19 points close to the basket.
Minot State kept its first quarter lead intact before going on a 12-0 run starting at the 7:41 mark in the second period, highlighted by a bucket from Srejma, to increase its lead to 35-19. The Beavers kept that lead for the remainder of the period and enjoyed a 41-25 advantage heading into halftime. Minot State was strong from deep in the period, knocking down four three-point shots to account for 12 of its 22 points.
After intermission, Minot State held on to its advantage and owned a 49-38 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Minot State played well near the basket, scoring six of its eight points in the paint.
The Beavers then held on for the victory in the fourth quarter. Minot State got a boost from its bench in the period, with non-starters scoring 10 of its 13 total points.
Game Notes
» Gustavsson sunk a game-winner with .6 seconds remaining.
» The Beavers held the Cougars to only 37.9 percent shooting from the field.
» The Beavers put on a passing clinic, recording an assist on 81 percent of made baskets.
» The Minot State bench made an impact by adding 25 points to its scoring output.
» Sydney Gustavsson and Maya Aguilar came off the bench to score 12 and 10 points, respectively.
» Minot State had a 31-23 edge on the boards in the win.
» Emily Srejma led the Beavers with 19 points.
» Minot State got a game-high eight rebounds from Maya Aguilar.
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