After a 19-consecutive game winning streak, the #22 ranked Minnesota State women's basketball team suffered their first loss of the season against Northern State but still holds a strong 21-5 record. Senior guard Joey Batt's impressive performance earned her a career-high of 33 points against the Wolves and accolades as one of the best guards in the NSIC. Junior guard Destinee Bursch and sophomore Natalie Bremer have also been key players, and the Mavericks boast the best defense and highest scoring offense in the NSIC. Head coach Emilee Thiesse reached her 200th win milestone, making her the second head coach in program history to achieve this. The Mavericks are set to close out their regular season at home against Minnesota Crookston and Bemidji State.

• Minnesota State: 21-5 record (18-2 NSIC)
• Senior guard Joey Batt: Averaging 15.4 points, 3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 3.6 steals per game
• Junior guard Destinee Bursch: Averaging 14.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.6 steals per game
• Sophomore Natalie Bremer: Averaging 15.1 points per game; leads the team in total scoring
• Mavericks' defense: Leads the NSIC in steals; first in the country in turnover margin (12.8) and third in turnovers forced (27.7)
• Mavericks' offense: Averaging 80.3 points per game and outscoring opponents by an average of 18.5 points

• The Mavericks hold a strong 21-5 record and are gearing up to close out their regular season at home
• Senior guard Joey Batt and other key players have been instrumental in the team's performance
• Minnesota State boasts the best defense and the highest scoring offense in the NSIC
• Head coach Emilee Thiesse reached her 200th win milestone, marking a significant achievement for the program
• Minnesota State is set to face Minnesota Crookston and Bemidji State to close out the regular season

As they close out the regular season, the Mavericks will look to build on their strong record and momentum heading into postseason play, aiming for a successful run in the upcoming tournaments.

Despite suffering their first loss, the #22 ranked Minnesota State women's basketball team continues to showcase an impressive performance, led by standout players like Joey Batt, Destinee Bursch, and Natalie Bremer. With the best defense and highest scoring offense in the NSIC, the team's upcoming matchups against Minnesota Crookston and Bemidji State are crucial as they aim to conclude the regular season on a high note and carry the momentum into postseason play.