Minot, ND – The Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs traveled to face off against the Minot State Beavers on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs led the entire way as they went on to win 77-58 for their 11^th straight win. The Bulldogs improve to 19-4 (17-2).
 
The Bulldogs started the game hot as they jumped out to an early 9-0 lead just two minutes into the game. From there, the Bevers responded with a run of their own as they battled their way back into the game. The Bulldogs once again went on another run to extend the Bulldogs lead to 8 points as they led 15-7 with 2:40 remaining in the first quarter. The Bulldogs managed to build their lead down the stretch as they took a 19-7 first quarter lead. The Bulldogs shot 8-17 (47.1%) from the field and 1-7 (14.3%) from three-point range in the first quarter. The Beavers shot 3-16 (18.8%) from the field and 1-6 (16.7%) from three-point range.
 
The Bulldogs continued their strong defensive start to the game in the second quarter as they held the Beavers scoreless for over three minutes into the second quarter. During that time, the Bulldogs managed to extend their lead to 23-9. Payton Kahl followed that up with a three-pointer on the next possession to extend the Bulldogs lead. The bulldogs continued to dominate as the Beavers had to answers to the Bulldogs attack. A Brooke Olson layup extended the Bulldog lead to 34-12 with 2:18 remaining in the half. Down the stretch, both defenses put together some stops as the Bulldogs led 34-14 at halftime. The Bulldogs shot 6-11 (54.5%) from the field and 1-1 from three-point range in the second quarter. The Bevers struggled from the field again as they shot 3-12 (25%) from the field and 0-6 from three-point range.
 
Both teams started the second half with a pair of baskets as both teams started off hot. The hot shooting continued to begin the half as the Beavers hit a three-pointer to cut the Bulldogs lead down. Maesyn Thiesen responded with a three-pointer of her own to extend the Bulldogs lead to 43-27 with 5:24 remaining in the third quarter. Thiesen stayed hot in the quarter as she hit another three-pointer to extend the Bulldogs lead back to over twenty points. Both teams traded baskets down the stretch as Brooke Olson capped off the third quarter with a layup to give the Bulldogs a 59-39 lead going into the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs shot 11-19 (57.89%) from the field and 3-5 (60%) from three-point range in the third quarter. The Beavers shot 10-19 (52.6%) from the field and 2-6 (33.3%) from three-point range in the quarter.
 
Ann Simonet extended the Bulldogs lead to begin the fourth quarter as the Bulldogs led 62-39. From there, the Bulldogs and Beavers traded baskets for most of the quarter as both teams began to empty their benches. Taya Hakamaki added some quality minutes in the fourth quarter for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs their young bench players some quality minutes in the fourth quarter with the game well out of reach. The Bulldogs capped off their wire-to-wire win with a 77-58 road win!
 
The Bulldogs had four players in double figures, led by Brooke Olson with 15 points. Sarah Grow added 14 points while Maesyn Thiesen and Madelyn Granica both added 10 points. Olson led the team with 7 rebounds. Thiesen led the team with 4 assists on the night. Overall, the Bulldogs shot 31-65 (47.7%) from the field and 6-16 (37.5%) from three-point range in the game. They also shot 9-12 from the foul line.
 
The Beavers were led by Natasha Elliot who had 17 points on the night. Elliot and Emma Mogen both tallied 11 rebounds on the night for the Beavers. Kate Head and Emma Mogen both tallied 4 assists on the night. Overall, the Beavers shot 22-61 (36.1%) from the field and 5-23 (21.7%) from three-point range.
 
Who's Next:
The Bulldogs will be home on Thursday at 5:30 pm as they host Bemidji State for their regular season home finale. They will then travel to face Minnesota Crookston on Saturday at 3:30 PM.