#21 Mavericks Advance to NSIC Championship with Win Over Mustangs as Joey Batt scores 26 points and Destinee Bursch finishes with 22 points and six assists in an 88-72 victory over Southwest Minnesota State in the NSIC Tournament semifinal.

The Big Picture

The Mavericks secured a significant win to advance to the NSIC Championship, showcasing strong performances from key players like Batt and Bursch.

By the Numbers
  • The Mavericks shot 48% from the field (31-65 FG) and made 75% of their free throws (24-32 FT).
  • Minnesota State forced 25 turnovers, scored 27 points off those turnovers, and had 19 points from bench players.
State of Play
  • Minnesota State will face the winner of the UMary vs. Minnesota Duluth matchup in the NSIC Championship on March 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.
  • The Mavericks aim to improve upon last season's performance in the championship game, where they lost to Minnesota Duluth.
Bottom Line

The #21 Mavericks advance to the NSIC Championship after a strong victory, led by standout performances from Joey Batt and Destinee Bursch, setting the stage for a high-stakes final matchup with the potential to avenge last season's loss.