The No.19 University of Minnesota Duluth women's basketball team takes on the University of Sioux Falls and the Southwest Minnesota State University Mustangs on the road in a pair of Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) matchups.

MATCH INFORMATION

Friday

7:30 PM @ Sioux Falls

Watch Live: https://www.nsicnetwork.com/usfcougars/

Live Stats: https://usfcougars.com/sidearmstats/wbball/summary

Saturday

5:30 PM @ Southwest Minn. State

Watch Live: https://smsumustangs.com/watchnow

Live Stats: http://www.sidearmstats.com/smsu/mbball/

THE SEASON SO FAR

The Bulldogs have a 6-1 overall record and 3-0 conference record so far this season following their pair of conference wins over the Wayne State College (NE) Wildcats and the Augustana University Vikings. The Bulldogs remain the only NSIC team on the national rankings after moving up to the No.19 spot on the most recent WBCA poll. UMD now ranks first overall in the conference for field goal percentage and sits in the top three for blocks per game, scoring defense, three point percentage, and win percentage.

SCOUTING REPORT

The University of Sioux Falls Cougars are now 3-4 with a 1-2 conference record after their win over the Winona State Warriors. The Bulldogs are 8-3 against the Cougars since 2014, defeating them in their most recent meeting last season 72-54. The Southwest Minnesota State University Mustangs are 2-6 with a 1-2 conference record this season after their recent loss to MSU Mankato. UMD is 8-2 against the Mustangs since 2014 and defeated them in their recent matchup last season 87-75. 

LOOKING AHEAD

Women's basketball will take on the Concordia St. Paul Golden Bears on the road next week before returning to Duluth to host the Winona State University Warriors. The action will tip off for the Bulldogs on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 PM.