Minnesota State opens a demanding three-match week with a home matchup against No. 7 Concordia-St. Paul, then travels to face Augustana and No. 2 Wayne State. After sweeping both matches last weekend, the Mavericks are tied for eighth in the NSIC standings and need to stay in the top eight to qualify for the conference tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Minnesota State is 10-13 overall and 8-7 in the NSIC, with five regular-season matches remaining.
  • The Mavericks are tied for eighth; the conference’s top eight teams qualify for the tournament.
  • Concordia-St. Paul is ranked No. 7, and Wayne State is ranked No. 2.
Yes, But

The Mavericks enter on a high after two straight-set wins, but each opponent presents a tough test. Minnesota State lost its earlier meetings with all three teams, including straight-set defeats to Concordia-St. Paul and Wayne State.

State of Play
  • Tuesday: host Concordia-St. Paul.
  • Friday: visit Augustana.
  • Saturday: visit Wayne State.
Bottom Line

This week is both a test against top competition and a consequential stretch in Minnesota State’s push to secure a spot in the NSIC tournament.