NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves enter the week with a 17-7 record overall and 13-5 mark in the NSIC
• NSU is shooting 42.5 from the floor, 31.4% from the 3-point line, and 73.8% from the foul line this season
• They are averaging 66.9 points, 39.1 rebounds, 14.5 assists, 14.2 turnovers, 7.1 steals, and 4.1 blocks per game; out-scoring and out-rebounding their opponents by 5.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game
• Madelyn Bragg leads the team averaging 18.8 points and 6.7 rebounds while shooting 52.8% from the floor and 76.4 % from the free throw line
• Rianna Fillipi averaging 12.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game along with a team lead of 4.8 assists per game and 2.63 steals per game
• Alayna Benike leads the tam beyond the 3-point line, shooting 35.7 % with 41 made
• Decontee Smith is first off the bench averaging 6.0 points and 3.8 rebounds in 19.9 minutes of player time per game

WINONA STATE STORYLINES

• Winona State enters the weekend with an 8-16 record overall and 7-12 mark in the Northern Sun
• The Warriors are shooting 38.2% from the floor, 27.9% from the 3-point line, and 68.4% from the foul line
• They are averaging 57.2 points, 35.1 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 14.2 turnovers, 5.3 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game
• Olivia Gamoke and Alex Dornfeld lead the team averaging 9.4 and 9.1 points per game respectively
• Dornfeld is pulling down a team leading 7.7 rebounds per contest
• Hailey Markworth leads the Warriors shooting 47.6% from field goal ranked, while Gamoke and Emma Carpenter each have a team leading 33 made 3-pointers this season
• Winona State is led by head coach Ana Wurtz in her second season at the helm

LAST MATCH-UP

• Northern defeated Winona State 85-58 on the road in early January
• Madelyn Bragg notched a double-double for NSU with 18 points and 13 rebounds
• The Wolves are 52-15 all-time versus the Warriors

#14 MINNESOTA STATE  STORYLINES

• Minnesota State enters the weekend with a 21-4 record overall and 18-1 mark in the Northern Sun, sitting atop the league standings
• The Mavericks are shooting 41.9% from the floor, 26.8% from the 3-point line, and 71.6% from the foul line
• They are averaging 80.0 points, 41.3 rebounds, 14.6 assists, 14.9 turnovers, 17.1 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game; out-scoring and out-rebounding their opponents by 19.4 points and 3.5 boards per game
• Destinee Bursch leads Mavericks double figures, averaging 15.2  points per game with a team leading 78 total assists
• In addition, Bursh has tallied 78 assist on the season along with 38 steals 
• Natalie Bremer is second on the team notching 14.9 points per game, followed by Joey Batt averaging 14.6 points per game
• Minnesota State is led by head coach Emilee Thisse in his 12th season at the helm

LAST MATCH-UP

• The Wolves fell to the Mavericks 69-48 on the road earlier this season
• Northern is 14-13 all-time against Minnesota State

Entrances to the Facility & Gate Opening Times

While the Barnett Center has numerous entrances to the facility, fans should enter through the main north doors on game day as the primary ticket gate. Fans who chose to park along State Street have the ability to enter through the Dacotah Bank Stadium gates and south Barnett Center doors. The ticket gates, located in the Barnett Center lobby, will open one hour prior to tio-off for all general admission and same day ticket sales. Individuals included in the Northern State passbook must sign in at the north entrance ONLY via the far right line.  There is no re-entry into the facility.

Parking

Fans with Wolves Club parking passes are able to park in the first three blocked off rows of the Barnett Center Lot. Parking passes must be displayed for the gate attendants. The remainder of the lots is free to park for all fans. 

Concessions, NSU Team Store, Apex Events Alcohol Sales, and Programs

The Northern State concession stands are operated by Sodexo and offer a wide range of options for fans of all ages. Enjoy an ice-cold Coca-Cola product, bite into a soft pretzel with cheese, a world famous Wolf dog, or walking taco. Don’t forget to grab a freshly made popcorn or batch of Wisconsin cheese curds from one of the concession stands near you at all home Wolves athletic events. In addition, Sodexo supports local non-profits through a variety of opportunities. Contact NSU Dining Services at 605-626-2928 to learn more. New in 2023 Northern State students can use their Thunder Bucks at all Sodexo concessions stands. 

The NSU Nike Team Store will be open in its Barnett Center location one hours before tip-off for all Northern State home basketball games. 

Program sales will take place in the main Barnett Center hallway and in the arena. All game day program sales are cash only. Game day programs feature Northern State basketball history, game day information, opponent information, and a variety of promotions and coupons for Northern State fans. Programs for the SCB Champions Classic are produced and sold through Small College Basketball. 

Alcohol sales through APEX Events LLC will be available in the southeast corner of the Barnett Center for all fans. 

Online Ticketing

Wolves Club season tickets and general admission passes can be purchased online at nsuwolves.universitytickets.com or at the gate on game day. The fully automated system allows fans to select their seat for game day with tickets sent directly to your email or mobile device. Pricing for season and single game tickets is available at nsuwolves.com/tickets. Senior and youth tickets are only available for purchase at the gate on game days. All game day ticket sales will be available at wither entrance to the Barnett Center on game day.

For premium or season ticket information and options, please contact Steven McKee at steven.a.mckee@northern.edu. 

Current Northern State University students will receive one free ticket to all home sporting events throughout the 2023-24 academic. Information on how to claim student tickets was distributed via email.