Full Game Notes

SETTING THE STAGE:
The Northern State women's basketball team are coming off of their first two game losing streak on the season. On Saturday, the Wolves were held to 34.4 percent shooting in a 77-60 defeat to Minnesota Crookston. On Sunday, the Wolves found themselves in a 19 point deficit to MSU Moorhead, early in the second half, before making a charge to tie the game at 60 apiece with 2:36 remaining. However, the Dragons would make free throws down the stretch for a 72-62 victory over the Wolves.  

The Series:
MSU leads the series with NSU 8-4
NSU leads the series with SMSU 40-15

About the Mavericks:  
Minnesota State enters Friday's match up with a 10-3 (5-1 home) record, while 6-3 in the NSIC. The Mavericks played travel partner SMSU on Saturday, earning the 65-58 victory in Marshall. The Mavericks are paced by three players in double figures, leading with Laura Weber at 12.1 points per game. Ali Wilkinson and Jennie Noreen each average 12.0 and 11.2 respectively. Wilkinson has not played since December 3 in a game at Augustana. Weber sits fourth in the NSIC in field goal percentage, connecting on 50.7 percent of her shots.

About the Mustangs:
Southwest Minnesota State enters the weekend 5-8 (2-4 home) and 4-5 in the NSIC. Playing their travel partner, MSU, last weekend, the Mustangs fell 65-58 on their home floor. Abby Kenealy leads the team with 15.3 points per game, while the Mustangs also pace Bree Holleman at 11.5 points per game. The Mustangs rank fourth in the NSIC in field goal percentage, hitting on 41.4 percent of their shots.

Friday at Minnesota State
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