MINOT, N.D. - The Minot State Beavers are headed down to Bismarck on Thursday October 17 to take on the University of Mary at 6:00 pm. Following Thursday's match-up, the Beavers are headed back home to take on Northern State University for Youth Sports Day on Saturday October 19 at 2:00 pm at the MSU Dome. 

Historically, match-ups between the Beavers and UMary have been incredibly even. Since 1976, the Beavers have won 16 match-ups against UMary, whereas UMary has taken 17 match-ups from the Beavers. The last match-up between these two evenly matched teams resulted in a victory for UMary back on October 18, 2023. This match-up between these two teams is set to be an extremely exciting one. Over the years, Northern State has proved to be a tough match-up for the Beavers. Northern State currently holds 17 wins over the Beavers. The last match-up between these two teams resulted in a win for Northern State back on October 14, 2023. The Beavers will be looking to overcome a strong Northern State program on Saturday. 

Players to watch:

Minot State:
Paulina Kowalska: 117 kills
Kelci Madrid: 144 digs
Emily Barker: 180 assists

UMary:
Charli Blackman: 138 kills
Kaia Sueker: 248 digs
Maddy Freed: 521 assists

Northern State University:
Natalia Szybinska: 183 kills
Abby Meister: 316 digs
Keri Walker: 586 assists

Following Thursday and Saturday's match-ups against UMary and Northern State University, the Beavers will be back on the road for a mid-week match-up. On Tuesday October 22, the Beavers will be in Moorhead, Minnesota to take on Minnesota State University Moorhead at 6:00 pm.