The Dragons (11-9 overall, 8-8 in the NSIC) extended their winning streak to five games after two weekend victories.
On Friday, senior forward Angie Jetvig scored 14 points and sophomore forward Megan Strese added 11 of her own in the Dragons’ 58-47 victory over the Wolves of Northern State University, Aberdeen, S.D.
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The Dragons started off cold, missing 11 of their first 12 shots from the field, but managed to stay within six points during that stretch.
Two quick baskets brought the Dragons within two points of the Wolves, and junior guard Kaycee Charette hit a three-pointer with eight minutes left in the half to give them a one-point lead. The Dragons maintained that consistency and went into halftime leading 26-21.
The Dragons went on a 9-0 run in the first four minutes of the second half, with junior guard Marisa Yernatich hitting a three-pointer to extend the lead to 10 points.
Their solid play continued throughout the half as they eventually built their lead up to 21 points with 10 minutes left.
The Wolves picked up the pace in the final minutes of the game, but it was not enough, and the Dragons went on to win by 11.
Jetvig’s 14 points led the Dragons, as well as her 12 rebounds and 3 blocks. She also made all four of her free throw attempts.
In Saturday’s game, the Dragons scored a season-high 98 points and defeated the Marauders of the University of Mary, Bismarck, N.D., 98-92.
Unlike their previous game, the Dragons came out strong, scoring eight points in the first two minutes, including a three-pointer from Charette, while holding the Marauders to just two.
The Marauders fought back, pulling to within two points of the Dragons with 13 minutes left in the half. The Dragons, however, pushed them back, making seven three-pointers in the first half and extending their lead to double digits. They led at halftime 53-40.
The Dragons continued to push in the second half, leading by 23 points with just over 11 minutes left in the game.
Mary would chip away at this lead, pulling to within three points with a minute left in the game, but Yernatich and Charette each made two free throws to ensure a victory for MSUM.
Senior guard Brittany Mayclin led the Dragons in scoring with 20 points. Jetvig tallied 19 points along with nine rebounds. Yernatich and Strese eached chipped in 15 points and sophomore forward Morgan Zabel had 14.
The Dragons will travel to the University of Minnesota-Duluth on Friday to take on the Bulldogs before heading Bemidji (Minn.) State University on Saturday to take on the Beavers.
BY DANNY DETERMAN
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