THE GAME AT A GLANCE

Friday, February 21 (7:30 PM) vs. Sioux Falls
Head Coach: Travis Traphagen
NSU vs. USF All-Time: 17-7                          Last Meeting: NSU 81  - USF 70 [2025]
 
Saturday, February 22 (6:00 PM) vs. #17 Southwest Minnesota State
Head Coach: Tom Webb
NSU vs. SMSU All-Time: 53-20                    Last Meeting: NSU 72  - SMSU 82 [2025]
 

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
Promotions: https://nsuwolves.com/sports/2018/8/3/gameday-promotions.aspx
Tickets: https://nsuwolves.universitytickets.com/
 
Fan Details:

• Live video and stat links are available above or on the full schedule at nsuwolves.com.
• Friday's contest against Sioux Falls is a WHITE OUT. Fans are encouraged to wear white to the game.
• Saturday's contest against Southwest Minnesota State is Senior Night. Fans are encouraged to come show support for the seniors as they close out their collegiate careers.

NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• Northern State enters the final week of the regular season with a 16-10 overall record and a 13-7 mark in the NSIC, currently sitting in fourth place
• The Wolves average 73.2 points, 40.6 rebounds, 16.3 assists, and 13.1 turnovers per game
• They are shooting 44.3% from the field, 29.5% from beyond the three-point arc, and 75.3% from the free-throw line
• Madelyn Bragg leads the team, averaging 16.8 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, while shooting 47.2% from the floor and 81.9% from the charity stripe
• Michaela Jewett follows with 13.2 points and 9.0 rebounds per game, shooting 30.1% from beyond the three-point line
• The Wolves' playmaker is Rianna Fillipi, who leads the NSIC with 138 assists while also averaging 12.6 points per game
• Izzy Moore, the first player off the bench for NSU, contributes 8.3 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, shooting 49.3% from the field

SIOUX FALLS STORYLINES

• Sioux Falls enters the weekend with a 16-11 overall record and a 12-8 mark in the NSIC, sitting in fifth place
• The Cougars average 74.0 points, 37.1 rebounds, 15.1 assists, and 15.5 turnovers per game
• They are shooting 43.6% from the floor, 38.9% from beyond the three-point line, and 76.6% from the free-throw line
• Kami Wadsworth leads the Cougars, averaging 18.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, shooting 45.2% from beyond the arc
• Alexis Rose follows with 10.1 points per game and a 42.4% shooting percentage from the field
• Ayla Brown rounds out the top scorers, averaging 9.1 points per game. She also leads the team with 104 assists and 40 steals on the season
• The Cougars are led by head coach Travis Traphagen, who is in his 17th season at the helm

THE WOLVES AND COUGARS HISTORY

• The Wolves lead the all-time series against the Cougars, 17-7
• NSU defeated USF earlier this season, 81-70, on the road

#17 SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE STORYLINES

• Southwest Minnesota State enters the weekend with a 24-2 overall record and is tied for first in the NSIC with an 18-2 record
• The Mustangs are averaging 83.0 points per game and have a scoring margin of 18.5
• In addition, they are averaging 42.5 rebounds, 14.3 assists, and 13.9 turnovers per game
• SMSU is shooting 47.4% from the floor, 36.3% from beyond the three-point line, and 79.3% from the free-throw line
• Bri Stoltzman leads the team, averaging 20.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game while shooting 54.9% from the floor and leading the team with 106 assists
• Peyton Blandin and Audrey Swanson follow with 14.9 and 14.8 points per game, respectively, with both shooting above 43.0% from the floor
• Natalie Nielsen rounds out the top scorers, averaging 10.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, along with 36 blocks and 25 steals on the season
• The Mustangs are coached by Tom Webb, who is in his ninth season as head coach

THE WOLVES AND MUSTANGS  HISTORY

• The Wolves lead the all-time series against the Mustangs, 53-20
• SMSU defeated NSU earlier this season, 82-72, in Marshall, MN