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Aberdeen, S.D. – The no. 15 Northern State University women's basketball team returns to action at home this weekend versus Bemidji State and Minnesota Crookston. The Wolves will take on the Beavers at 6 p.m. on Friday, and the Golden Eagles at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

The Wolves are coming off a tough weekend on the road at Southwest Minnesota State and University of Sioux Falls. Northern fell in both games, dropping to 15th in the national rankings, and second in the NSIC overall standings. Rachel Krogman has held strong as a leader in the league in points per game, blocks and rebounding. She continues to lead the Wolves with a 14.9 points per game average. Despite the fumble, Northern continues to lead the nation in scoring defense at 49.6. NSU had shined this season when shooting above 40 percent and working to their three bigs under the basket, Stotesbery, Mutchler, and Krogman. Cutting down on turnovers and continuing to out-rebounded their opponents are also crucial for the Wolves in securing a victory. A weekend at the Wachs is just what the women need to bounce back into the winning ranks.
 
About Bemidji State
 
The Beavers sit at the bottom of the NSIC North with a 2-10 conference record. BSU's two conference wins are against Minnesota Crookston and University of Mary. The Beavers shoot above 70.0% from the free-throw line, however costly turnovers and low rebound numbers have been their demise this season. Senske sits sixth in the league at 16.1, in points per game versus conference opponents. She also leads the BSU attack on the boards with a season average of 5.9.
 
All-Time NSU vs. BSU
 
Northern is 54-11 all-time versus the Beavers with a current five game winning streak, dating back to the 2011-12 season. The Wolves took both contests a season ago with scores of 66-53 and 69-55. Rachel Krogman averaged 13.5 points and 11 rebounds in the two games.
 
About Minnesota Crookston
 
Crookston sits third in the NSIC North with a 7-5 conference record. Alexa Thielman is the standout for the Golden Eagles, leading the team in points and steals per game. She also leads the league in free-throw percentage (93.8%) and three-point field goals made (2.3). Their biggest win came against Wayne State, 67-58, on the road in mid-December. They are on a two game win streak versus Concordia-St. Paul and Minnesota State-Mankato.
 
All-Time NSU vs. UMC


The Wolves are 17-6 all-time versus the Golden Eagles. Northern came away with two wins a season ago. Game scores from 2013-14 were 74-71 and 69-60. Krogman averaged 21.5 points and 13 rebounds in the two games, while setting a career high 25 points in game two. Mutchler averaged 15 points and 7.5 rebounds in the two games.