WINONA, Minn. – The Winona State women's basketball team prepares for to host both the University of Minnesota Crookston and MSU Moorhead this weekend.
Currently tied for third place in the NSIC, Winona State looks to continue their fight for a top spot in the conference. The Warriors will clash with the UMC Golden Eagles on Friday, January 9th at 7:30pm and will follow up on Saturday, January 10th at 5:30pm against the MSU Moorhead Dragons.
WSU is excited to announce all ticketing will be fully digital this year. All fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online before arriving at the venue.
Cash will not be accepted at the gate.
Winona State Notes:
- At the almost halfway point of the 2025-26 season, the Warriors have a 9-5 overall record and a 6-2 conference record.
- Winona State is averaging 70.6 points per game while giving up 65.1 points per game and shooting 42.9% from the field.
- WSU is shooting 31.3% from three-point land and is making 7.3 three-point shots per game. The Warriors are also shooting 71.5% from the charity stripe.
- Hailey Markworth leads the team in points per game (14.7), rebounds per game (6.8) and steals per game (1.1).
- Vivica Bretton is the leader in assists for the Warriors with a total of 50 this season.
- Breah Golden leads the charge from the charity stripe, shooting 100% from free throw (4-of-4).
- Sadie Jarmolowicz leads the Warriors in three pointers made with 28 while shooting 40.0% from behind the arc.
- Jarmolowicz and Markworth average 34.1 minutes per game and 32.4 respectively, leading the Warriors.
- Winona State entered the 2025-26 season ranked 12th overall in the NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
Minnesota Crookston Notes:
- Minnesota Crookston has a record of 3-11 overall after a mid season seven game losing streak.
- Senior guard, Emma Miller leads the Golden Eagles with 19.1 points per game while shooting 36.9% from the field.
- Junior forward, Rayna Klejeski leads UMC in rebounds per game with 5.7 while also shooting 69.2% from the three-point line.
- As a team, Minnesota Crookston scores an average of 66.8 points per game and allows opponents to score 76.1 points.
MSU Moorhead Notes:
- MSUM has a record of 7-5 so far this season after a trio of wins in their last three games.
- Senior center, Terryn Johnson leads the Dragons in points per game with 13.4 while also leading the team in rebounds per game with 7.3.
- Freshman guard, Aubrey Morrison is the sharpshooter of the group, shooting 46.3% from three-point land on 41 attempts.
- MSUM is averaging 71.4 points per game and allows opponents to score 63.8 points per game this season.
