The University of Minnesota Crookston women's basketball team suffered a heavy 123-61 defeat against No. 22 Minnesota State University at the Taylor Center in Mankato, Minn. The Golden Eagles now stand at 9-18 (6-15 NSIC) following this road loss, while Minnesota State improved to 22-5 (19-2 NSIC) after securing the victory and completing the season sweep.

By the Numbers
  • Golden Eagles shot 48.1% from the field, 23.5% from beyond the arc, and 38.5% from the foul line.
  • Minnesota State shot 56.8% from the field, 34.8% from three-point range, and 71.4% from the free-throw line.
  • Minnesota Crookston was outrebounded 44-29 and had 20 assists to 38 turnovers.
  • Destinee Bursch led Minnesota State with 25 points, while Joey Batt contributed 18 points, seven assists, and eight steals.
State of Play
  • Golden Eagles are tied for 11th place with Augustana University and Minot State University, vying for the last two spots in the NSIC Tournament.
  • With a win, Minnesota Crookston can secure a tournament spot regardless of outcomes by the other two teams and currently holds the tiebreaker over Minot State University.
What's Next

Minnesota Crookston concludes the regular season on Saturday, February 23, at 3:30 p.m. against Winona State University.

Bottom Line

The University of Minnesota Crookston women's basketball team faces a challenging situation in the final stretch of the regular season as they aim to secure a spot in the NSIC Tournament following a significant defeat to Minnesota State University, highlighting the critical importance of their upcoming games.