Kory Burdick

FAN PRIMER | I Hate Winter Brings Mavericks and Warriors to Wachs Arena

1/22/2025 9:28:00 AM

Friday, January 24 (5:30 p.m.) vs. Minnesota State
Location: Aberdeen, S.D.
Head Coach: Matt Margenthaler

Saturday, January 25 (4 p.m.) vs. Winona State
Location: Aberdeen, S.D.
Head Coach: Todd Eisner

Live Stats: /nsuwolves.com/sidearmstats/Mbball/summary
Live Video: nsicnetwork.com/nsuwolves/
Radio Broadcast: Fox Sports Aberdeen [98.5 FM · 1420 AM] radio.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/KGIMAM
Tickets: nsuwolves.universitytickets.com/?cid=170
Game Notes: Northern State vs. MSU/WSU

Fan Information:

It is a full weekend of festivities for I Hate Winter kicked off with Sideliner Luncheon at 12 pm at Buffalo Wild Wings on Friday
Both nights will feature courtside hot tubs, DJ Rob Moore, and pre-game giveaways (leis, sunglasses, custom fanny packs and beach towels)
Friday's contest is sponsored by Sanford Health and will include a photo/autograph session with US Olympian Dakotah Lindwurm from 5-6:30 p.m.
Saturday's contest is sponsored by Dacotah Bank and will feature an alumni & friends social from 3-4 p.m. in the southeast corner of Wachs Arena with complimentary snacks, drinks, and spirit gear

The Wolves enter the I Hate Winter weekend with a 1-17 record overall and 0-12 mark in the Northern Sun
NSU is averaging 66.3 points, 32.2 rebounds, 12.5 assists, 12.7 turnovers, 6.8 steals, and 2.9 blocks per game
They are shooting 42.7% from the floor, 34.9% from the 3-point line, and 61.7% from the foul line this season
James Glenn leads the team averaging 13.0 points per game, shooting 41.6% from the floor with 67 assists, 65 rebounds, and 31 steals
Marcus Burks follows adding 10.9 points per game, 94 rebounds, 70 assists, and 32 steals
Tobi Obiora leads the team off the glass, averaging 5.4 rebounds per contest, while Kaleb Mitchell is shooting a team best 49.6% from the floor
Obiora moved to a first off the bench role and leads the team adding 8.5 points off the bench

The Mavericks enter the weekend with a 12-8 record overall and 8-4 mark in the NSIC
They are averaging 78.9 points, 37.7 rebounds, 14.7 assists, 9.5 turnovers, 5.9 steals, and 3.4 blocks per game; out-scoring and out-rebounding their opponents by 5.3 points and 1.4 boards per contest
MSU is shooting 45.7% from the field, 35.8% from the 3-point line, and 71.6% from the foul line
Kyrese Willingham leads four in double figures, averaging 16.6 points with 106 rebounds, 50 assists, and 32 steals on the year
Justin Eagins and Harrison Braudis followed averaging 15.2 and 12.3 points per game respectively, while Caden Kirkman is notching 10.5 points and a team leading 6.3 rebounds per contest
David Harmon leads the team off the bench adding 6.1 points and 1.9 rebounds per game
The Mavericks are led by head coach Matt Margenthaler in his 24th season at the helm

The Warriors enter the weekend with a 13-6 record overall and 8-5 mark in the NSIC
They are averaging 78.9 points, 36.9 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 10.8 turnovers, 5.7 steals, and 2.4 blocks per game; out-scoring and out-rebounding their opponents by 6.8 points and 4.6 boards per game
WSU is shooting 45.9% from the field, 34.3% from beyond the arc, and 75.7% from the free throw line
All five starters are averaging double figures this season, led by Luke Haertle notching 17.1 points per game, as well as 5.9 rebounds
Isaiah Thompson is almost averaging a double-double, notching 14.3 points and 9.8 rebounds per contest; he is also shooting a team best 59.0% from the floor
Arius Alijosius leads the team off the bench adding 4.4 points and 0.9 rebounds per game
Winona State is led by head coach Todd Eisner in his tenth season

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