Setting the Stage: The Wolves return to Wachs Arena after their first and only road swing of the month of January to host travel partner U-Mary in a single-game weekend.  The Wolves split in last weekend's action, earning a convincing 62-49 victory over Minnesota State on Friday before faltering 60-67 to the Mustangs the following night.  NSU is looking to climb back above the .500 mark tonight against the Marauders.

Last Time Out:  The Wolves split in last weekend's action, earning a convincing 62-49 victory over Minnesota State on Friday before faltering 60-67 to the Mustangs the following night.  NSU is looking to climb back above the .500 mark tonight against the Marauders.

About U-Mary: The Marauders saw their eight game win streak snapped this last weekend in a 52-49 defeat to Minnesota State, shooting just 17.1 percent from the field. Previously, the Marauders took a 74-66 victory from Southwest Minnesota State. Ali Collins leads the Marauders with 11 points per game. Collins also leads with 3.25 assists per contest. Linda Murray leads the team with 7.4 rebounds per game, which is good for fifth in the NSIC. Mary ranks number one in the NSIC in rebound offense, securing 45.4 rebounds per game.

Last Season: The Wolves swept Mary last year, picking up a 60-57 victory in Aberdeen while winning 75-66 in Bismarck. The game in Aberdeen, Emily Becken led with 16 points while Alison Kusler had 14 for the Wolves. In Bismarck and the game still in doubt, Becken hit 4-4 from the free throw line to help secure the Northern victory.