SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Augustana) — Michaela Jewett and Aislinn Duffy both garnered double-doubles in tonight’s contest to deliver a 76-47 victory over USF Saturday. Augustana moves to a 24-4 overall record while holding an 18-4 record within the NSIC. The Cougars move to an 8-20 overall record while standing at 5-17 in the loop. 

Jewett collected her second career double-double in today’s contest with 20 points and 13 rebounds, while Duffy recorded her 23rd career double-double and 11th this season with 19 points and 10 rebounds. 

The Cougars found an early spark connecting on five early points to garner a three-point advantage over the Vikings. At the 3:48 mark of the first period AU collected its first run with a 12-0 run to end the first 10 minutes of play. The run was highlighted by back-to-back 3-pointers from Jewett and Duffy. 

Augustana opened the second quarter in the same fashion as the first with back-to-back 3-pointers for Jewett and Jennifer Aadland. The Cougars and Vikings would trade back-and-forth points for the majority of the quarter until a 5-0 run by Duffy. 

At the half, AU led 34-18. The Vikings were led by Duffy with 14 points. Jewett led both squads in rebounds with seven. Augustana connected on 5-of-12 (.417) from behind the arc while holding USF to just 1-of-8  (.125) from deep. 

The Vikings opened the third quarter with a jumper from Lauren Sees edging an 18-point advantage over the Cougars. USF connected on two layups in a row to claw its way back within 14, until a 14-0 run from Augustana halted momentum for the Cougars. 

Augustana cruised through the fourth quarter outscoring USF 20-11. 

Overall, Augustana was led in scoring by Jewett with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Duffy was close behind Jewett with 19 points and 10 rebounds. 

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The Vikings have wrapped up the No. 2 seed in the NSIC South Division giving them a bye into the quarterfinal round of the NSIC Tournament. Augustana will play the winner of the contest between the winner of the NSIC North Division No. 3 seed and NSIC South Division No. 6 seed which takes place Wednesday evening. Augustana will play at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26 inside the Sanford Pentagon.