THE GAME AT A GLANCE

Friday, January 24 (7:30 PM) vs. # 6 Minnesota State
Head Coach: Emilee Thiesse
NSU vs. MSU All-Time: 14-13                      Last Meeting: NSU 92  - MSU 87 [2024]
 
Saturday, January 25 (6:00 PM) vs. Winona State
Head Coach: Ana Wurtz
NSU vs. WSU All-Time: 53-15                      Last Meeting: NSU 61  - WSU 47 [2024]
 
 

FAN INFORMATION & GAME COVERAGE

Live Stats: https://nsuwolves.com/sidearmstats/wbball/summary
Live Video: https://nsicnetwork.com/nsuwolves/
Radio: https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/KGIMAM
Tickets: https://nsuwolves.universitytickets.com/?cid=170
I Hate Winter Promotions: https://nsuwolves.com/sports/2018/8/3/gameday-promotions.aspx
 
Fan Details:

• Live video and stat links are available above or on the full schedule on nsuwolves.com
• 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

NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• Northern State enters the week with an 11-7 overall record and an 8-4 notch in the NSIC, currently sitting in 4th place
• The Wolves are averaging 72.0 points per game, outscoring their opponents by an average of 7.0 points per game
• On the season, they are averaging 41.1 rebounds, 16.0 assists, 13.8 turnovers, and 6.3 steals per game
• NSU is shooting 43.8% from the field, 29.1% from beyond the three-point line, and 72.8% from the free-throw line
• Madelyn Bragg leads the team with an average of 15.0 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, shooting 43.8% from the floor, and leads the team with an 80.2% free-throw shooting percentage
• Rianna Fillipi and Michaela Jewett follow, contributing 11.7 and 11.4 points per game, respectively, with both shooting over 40.0% from the field
• Fillipi also leads the NSIC with 98 assists on the season and has a team-high 27 steals
• Off the bench, Decontee Smith contributes 8.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, shooting 45.8% from the floor

#6 MINNESOTA STATE STORYLINES

• Minnesota State finished the previous week with a 17-2 overall record and sits in first place in the NSIC with a perfect 13-0 conference record.
• The Mavericks are averaging 89.5 points per game, outscoring their opponents by 16.2 points per game.
• They also average 42.5 rebounds, 16.2 assists, 16.7 turnovers, and 16.1 steals per game
• MSU is shooting 47.0% from the field, 28.0% from the three-point line, and 69.6% from the free-throw line
• Natalie Bremer leads the team, averaging 20.8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, shooting 50.7% from the floor and recording 56 steals on the season
• Destinee Bursch follows with an average of 16.8 points per game, leads the team with 74 assists, and is shooting 54.9% from the field
• Elisabeth Gadient rounds out the top scorers with 9.4 points per game, along with 44 assists, 35 steals, and seven blocks on the season
• The Mavericks are led by Emilee Thiesse, who is in her 13th season as head coach

THE WOLVES AND MAVERICKS HISTORY

• The Wolves lead the all-time series against the Mavericks, 14-13
• In their most recent meeting, NSU defeated MSU, 92-87

WINONA STATE STORYLINES

• Winona State enters the week with an 8-11 overall record and a 4-9 mark in the NSIC
• The Warriors are averaging 64.1 points, 36.1 rebounds, 10.9 assists, and 13.9 turnovers per game this season
• They are shooting 39.8% from the field, 30.3% from beyond the three-point line, and 73.1% from the free-throw line
• Olivia Gamoke leads the team with an average of 13.5 points per game and has made 52 three-pointers, shooting 34.7% from deep
• Hailey Markworth follows with 10.9 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, shooting 44.2% from the field
• Mattie Schimenz serves as the playmaker for the Warriors, recording 47 assists on the season while averaging 8.8 points per game
• The Warriors are led by Ana Wurtz, who is in her third season as head coach

THE WOLVES AND WARRIORS HISTORY

• The Wolves lead the all-time series against the Warriors, 53-15
• Their most recent victory came in the 2023-24 season, when they defeated Winona State 61-47