WINONA, Minn. – The Winona State women's basketball team is set to hit the road to face off against Minnesota State University Moorhead on Friday, February 21st, at 7:30pm and against St. Cloud State University on Saturday, February 22nd, at 5:30pm for the final two games of the regular season.
The Warriors, who are 6-14 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) and 10-16 overall, will look to add to the win column with wins against MSUM and SCSU and make a berth in the NSIC Tournament. Historically, Winona State is 29-52 against the Dragons and 16-29 against the Huskies.
Winona State Notes:
- The Warriors are 10-16 this season and 6-14 in the NSIC.
- Winona State is fourth in the conference in three-pointers made with 204, good for 7.8 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 63.6. Their defense is ranked 11th, allowing 70.3 points per game.
- Olivia Gamoke averages 2.9 three-pointers per game, putting her at third in the NSIC and eighth in Division II women's basketball.
- Vivica Bretton averages 5.7 rebounds per game, ranking her 20th in the NSIC.
- Mattie Schimenz averages 2.4 assists per game, putting her at 20th in the NSIC.
Minnesota State University Moorhead Notes:
- MSUM holds a record of 12-14 on the season, 10-10 in the NSIC.
- The Dragons' head coach, Karla Nelson, is in her 25th season with the team.
- As a team, MSU Moorhead is shooting 36.6% from the field and 27.5% from three-point range on the season.
- Natalie Jens leads the team in scoring with 12.3 points per game.
- Leading the Dragons in rebounds is Terryn Johnson, with 8.7 per game.
- In their most recent action, MSUM faced #12 Concordia University, St. Paul, losing the contest 62-53.
St. Cloud State University Notes:
- SCSU holds a record of 13-12 on the season, 10-10 in the NSIC.
- The Huskies' head coach, Lori Fish, is in her 21st season with the team.
- As a team, St. Cloud State University is shooting 40.7% from the field and 33.2% from three-point range on the season.
- Jada Eggebrecht leads the team in scoring with 13.0 points per game.
- Leading the Huskies in rebounds is Ashley Sawicki, with 8.3 per game.
- In their most recent action, SCSU faced Augustana University, winning the contest 74-60.
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