The Northern State women's basketball team is set to face Bemidji State and Minnesota Crookston, with tip-off times scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6th from Bemidji, Minn., and 4 p.m. from Wachs Arena against the Golden Eagles to close out the week.

Why It Matters

The upcoming games are crucial for Northern State to maintain their strong standing and trajectory in the NSIC, as they aim to continue their successful season with a 15-7 overall record and 10-5 mark in the NSIC.

By the Numbers
  • NSU shooting 42.6% from the floor, 32.7% from the 3-point line, and 73.4% from the foul line this season
  • NSU averaging 66.2 points, 38.7 rebounds, 14.5 assists, 14.3 turnovers, 6.9 steals, and 4.3 blocks per game
  • Madelyn Bragg leads the team averaging 19.3 points and 6.8 rebounds, with Bragg leading the team with 41 blocks
  • Rianna Fillipi averaging 4.9 assists and 2.4 steals per game along with averaging 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds
  • Alayna Benike has made 38.3% of shots from beyond the 3-point arc to average 9.0 points per game
  • Decontee Smith leads the team off the bench with 6.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game
State of Play
  • NSU: 15-7 overall and 10-5 mark in the NSIC, shooting 42.6% from the floor
  • Bemidji State: 5-15 overall and 2-14 mark in the Northern Sun
  • Minnesota Crookston: 9-13 overall and 6-10 record in the NSIC
What's Next

The outcomes of these games will significantly impact the team's position in the NSIC standings, potentially leading to pivotal shifts in the conference landscape and their postseason prospects.