MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University softball has finalized its schedule this week, playing all six scheduled games in Bismarck, N.D.

The Beavers will begin its 2013 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference schedule with a double header with the University of Mary Thursday at the Bismarck Community Bowl. The Beavers take on the Marauders at noon and 2 p.m.

Minot State will then play both of its scheduled home games on U-Mary's campus south of Bismarck Friday and Saturday. Minot State plays the University of Sioux Falls Friday at 3/5 p.m. at U-Mary and then battles Southwest Minnesota State Saturday at 3/5 p.m.

U-Mary plays host to SMSU Friday and USF Saturday at 11 a.m./1 p.m.

All six games are NSIC games with Minot State serving as the home team in the final four.