Northern State Wolves Defeat Bemidji State in Road Victory

Izzy Moore records double-double as Wolves control tempo in NSIC matchup

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Northern State Wolves secured a 73-55 road victory over the Bemidji State Beavers in an NSIC conference matchup. Izzy Moore led the Wolves with 26 points and 11 rebounds, recording her third double-double of the season. Megan Counts and Taylor Tool also scored in double figures for Northern State, which shot 47.6% from the field as a team.

Why it matters

This win helps the Wolves maintain their position in the NSIC standings as they push for a strong finish to the regular season. Northern State has been a consistent contender in the conference, and this road victory against a divisional opponent demonstrates their ability to control the tempo and win away from home.

The details

Northern State came out strong in the first quarter, scoring a game-high 22 points. In addition to Moore's big game, Megan Counts recorded 17 points on 80% shooting, and Taylor Tool chipped in 12 points. Redshirt freshman Lily Klein grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds, while Carli Kuyper provided a spark off the bench with 7 points and 2 blocks.

  • The game was played on February 13, 2026.

The players

Izzy Moore

A standout player for the Northern State Wolves, Izzy Moore recorded 26 points and 11 rebounds in the victory over Bemidji State.

Megan Counts

Megan Counts scored 17 points and grabbed 7 rebounds for the Wolves, shooting an efficient 80% from the field.

Taylor Tool

Taylor Tool contributed 12 points to the Wolves' offensive effort in the win over Bemidji State.

Carli Kuyper

Carli Kuyper provided a spark off the bench for Northern State, scoring 7 points and recording 2 blocks.

Lily Klein

Redshirt freshman Lily Klein grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds for the Wolves.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Northern State will look to build on this road victory when they take on Minnesota Duluth, the leader in the NSIC's North Division, on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

The takeaway

This win demonstrates the Wolves' ability to control the tempo and win away from home, which will be crucial as they push for a strong finish to the regular season in the competitive NSIC conference.