The Minnesota State women's basketball team secured a spot in the NCAA DII Women's Basketball National Championship after a thrilling 70-68 victory over Cal State San Marcos, with Natalie Bremer shining with 29 points and Emily Herzberg hitting the game-winning layup.

By the Numbers
  • Bremer scored a season-high 29 points on 54% shooting and reached 1,000 career points, becoming the 26th player in program history to achieve this milestone.
  • The Mavericks forced a total of 27 turnovers, leading to 24 points off those turnovers, and collected 14 steals during the game.
State of Play
  • Minnesota State advances to the National Championship game with a record of 31-5, just one win away from tying the program's single-season wins record.
  • The team will face Texas Woman's University in a rematch, seeking redemption after a previous loss, having defeated all other teams they faced earlier in the season.
Bottom Line

Minnesota State's thrilling victory, led by standout performances from Bremer and Herzberg, propels the team to the cusp of a historic season and sets the stage for a redemption opportunity in the upcoming championship game against Texas Woman's University.