Minnesota State women's basketball team (26-5) will face Missouri Western State (25-5) in the NCAA DII Central Region Tournament on Friday, March 15 at 2:30 p.m. in Bethany, Okla.

The Big Picture

The Mavericks secured their spot in the tournament after winning the NSIC Tournament and aim for their third consecutive NCAA appearance.

By the Numbers
  • Minnesota State named the #7 seed in the Central Region Tournament.
  • Minnesota State's full-court press defense registers 17.5 steals per game, second in the nation.
State of Play
  • Minnesota State averages 83.3 points per game and ranks 4th in scoring offense nationally.
  • Head Coach Emilee Thiesse notched her 200th win and led the team to a record 19-game winning streak this season.
What's Next

The matchup against Missouri Western will test Minnesota State's aggressive defense and superior scoring ability in pursuit of tournament success.

Bottom Line

Minnesota State women's basketball, led by standout players like Joey Batt and Destinee Bursch, enters the Central Region Tournament with a history-making season and a strong chance to advance with their formidable defense and scoring prowess.