Minnesota State Set to Host Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud State_MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO[미네소타 주립대학교 만카토]

Minnesota State Set to Host Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud State_

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO[미네소타 주립대학교 만카토]

The Minnesota State women's basketball team returns to Taylor Center on Friday to take on Minnesota Duluth at 6:00 p.m. The Mavericks will then host St. Cloud State on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m. 

Mavericks at a Glance: Minnesota State enters the week with a 12-8 overall record and 8-8 NSIC record. The Mavericks have won five out of its last six games and have won the last three straight. Most recently, Minnesota State topped Bemidji State, 75-64, on the road. Four players reached double digits in scoring: seniorBritney Scherber (18), junior Claire Ziegler (14), senior Karina Schroeder (13), and junior Logan Anderson (12). 

Impact Mavericks: Senior Britney Scherber leads the Mavericks netting 11.7 points per game. Junior Claire Ziegler is pulling down a team-high 7.7 rebounds per game which ranks her seventh in the NSIC. Sophomore Monica Muth is distributing a team-best 2.5 assists per contest.

Stat Pack: As a team this season, Minnesota State is averaging 72.4 points per game in comparison to its opponents' 68.1. Additionally, the Mavericks are totaling 43.2 rebounds per contest and 14.4 assists per game.

700 Wins: The Mavericks earned the 700th win in program history after downing Bemidji State, 75-64, last weekend. 

Bench Production: The Minnesota State bench has contributed at least 20 points in 12 games this season. Most recently, the bench netted 29 points at Minnesota Crookston last weekend. 

Fast Paced Offense: The Mavericks are averaging 72.5 points per game which ranks third in the NSIC. 

Fresh Legs: Freshman Taylor Klug is averaging 8.0 points per game while freshman Taylor Drost is netting 5.7 points per contest off the bench in 19 games this season. 

Under the Radar: Over the last six games, senior Karina Schroeder is averaging 12.8 points and 6.3 rebounds points per game. Additionally, she recorded a season-high four steals vs. U-Mary on Jan. 14. 

From Downtown: The Mavericks are shooting .343 from behind the three point arc which ranks sixth in the NSIC. 

Controlling the Boards: The Mavericks are collecting 43.0 rebounds per game which ranks first in the NSIC. In its most recent game, Minnesota State collected 42 rebounds at Bemidji State. 

Scouting Minnesota Duluth: Minnesota Duluth is located in Duluth, Minn., and has an overall record of 12-8 and 10-6 NSIC. In their most recent game, the Bulldogs dispatched Wayne State, 64-52. Minnesota Duluth is led by head coach Mandy Pearson who is her second season at the helm. 

In their most recent meeting, the Mavericks dropped the Bulldogs, 71-67, on the road. Minnesota State has won the last five match ups and leads the all-time series, 30-26. 

As a team this season, Minnesota Duluth is netting 64.3 points per game in comparison to its opponents' 63.3. The Bulldogs also add 33.8 rebounds per game and 12.8 assists per contest. 

Senior Taylor Meyer leads the Bulldogs in both points (13.6 ppg) and rebounds (5.9 rbg). Sophomore Sammy Kozlowski also adds 13.1 points per game. 

Scouting St. Cloud State: St. Cloud State is located in St. Cloud, Minn., and has an overall record of 9-11 and 7-9 NSIC. In their most recent game, the Huskies edged Augustana, 74-70. The Huskies are led by head coach Lori Fish who is in her ninth season. 

Minnesota State fell to St. Cloud State, 62-57, on the road last season. Since 2011, the Mavericks are 3-4 against the Huskies. St. Cloud State leads the all-time series, 55-38.

As a team this season, the Huskies are totaling 74.8 points per game in comparison to its opponents' 74.6. Additionally, St. Cloud State adds 37.3 rebounds per game and 16.6 assists per contest. 

Senior Betsy MacDonald leads the Huskies with 17.9 points per game which slots her second in the NSIC. Senior Chelsea Nooker is contributing a team-best 6.0 rebounds per contest. 

Looking Ahead: The Mavericks will travel to Upper Iowa on Feb. 10. Tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m.