No. 3 Minnesota State takes its 13-1-1 record on the road for two NSIC matches: Friday against Wayne State and Sunday against Augustana. The Mavericks arrive after back-to-back shutout wins, scoring 12 goals across the two games. Goalkeeper Lauren McAlpine has been a standout, with 13 shutouts this season.

By the Numbers
  • Minnesota State: 13-1-1 overall and 10-1-1 in the NSIC.
  • Wayne State: 5-7-3 overall; Augustana: 8-3-4.
  • The Mavericks beat MSU Moorhead 5-0 and Minnesota Crookston 7-0 last weekend.
  • McAlpine has 13 shutouts and a .943 save percentage.
  • Minnesota State’s all-time records: 20-0-1 against Wayne State and 33-3 against Augustana.
Yes, But

The Mavericks are heavily favored by their records and history against both opponents, but each team is coming off a win. Augustana has allowed just 0.76 goals per game, and goalkeeper Linnea Larson has recorded seven shutouts.

What's Next

Minnesota State visits Wayne State Friday at 3 p.m. before facing Augustana Sunday at 1 p.m. Both games will test whether the Mavericks can extend their scoring run while maintaining their defensive form.

Bottom Line

Two road wins would strengthen Minnesota State’s position atop the NSIC, but Augustana’s defense makes Sunday’s matchup the tougher test on paper.