WINONA, Minn. – The Winona State women's basketball team is set to host the University of Minnesota Duluth on Wednesday, January 29th, at 7:30pm. On Saturday, February 1st, the team will be on the road to face off against Minnesota State University, Mankato at 3:00pm.
The Warriors, who are 4-10 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) and 8-12 overall will look to add to the win column with wins against UMD and MSU. Historically, Winona State is 18-72 against Minnesota Duluth and 22-40 against Minnesota State.
Winona State Notes:
- The Warriors are 8-12 this season and 4-10 in the NSIC.
- Winona State is fourth in the conference in three-pointers made at 160, good for 8.0 per game.
- This week will mark the second time that Winona State has faced off against each school.
- WSU's offense is ranked 10th in the conference in points per game, averaging 64.5 points per game. Their defense is ranked ninth allowing on average 69.3 points per game.
- Hailey Markworth averages 11.4 points per game, putting her at 24th in the NSIC.
- Olivia Gamoke averages 2.7 three-pointers per game, ranking her second in the NSIC and 30th in Division II women's basketball.
- Mattie Schimenz leads the Warriors with 2.5 assists per game and adds 8.4 ppg.
Minnesota Duluth Notes:
- UMD holds a 7-12 record on the season, 5-9 in the NSIC.
- The Bulldogs' head coach Mandy Pearson is in her 10th season with the team.
- As a team, Minnesota Duluth is shooting 39.9% from the field and 31.5% from three-point range on the season.
- Myra Moorjani leads UMD in scoring at 12.3 points per game.
- Leading the Bulldogs in rebounding is Johanna Miller at 6.6 per game.
- In their most recent action, UMD faced Minot State University, losing the contest 58-48.
Minnesota State Mankato Notes:
- MSU holds a 17-3 record on the season, 13-1 in the NSIC.
- The Mavericks' head coach Emilee Thiesse is in her 13th season with the team.
- As a team, Minnesota State is shooting 46.8% from the field and 29% from three-point range on the season
- Natalie Bremer leads MSU in scoring at 20.5 points per game.
- Leading the Mavericks in rebounding is Ava Stier at 6.3 per game.
- In their most recent action, MSU faced Northern State University, losing the contest 93-82.
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