Minot, N.D- After having close to 2 weeks off for Christmas break, the Beavers will be hosting Winona State University on Friday night for Military Appreciation Night. On Saturday, the Beavers will host Minnesota State University Mankato.
 
The Beavers currently sit 2-4 in conference play. Overall, the Beavers are averaging 60.5 points per game, 32.2 rebounds per game, 18.3 turnovers per game, and have a .396 field goal percentage. The Beavers are currently led in field goals by Emma Mogen with 48, 3-pointers by Maya Aguilar with 22, and rebounds by Emma Mogen with 59.
 
In the Beavers last face off against the Warriors, the Beavers conquered the Warriors in the 59-45-point game. During the game, Jaime Skeggs led the Beavers with a game-high 18 points, resulting in Skeggs receiving a career-high. Sydney Gustavsson led the team in rebounds resulting in a team-high of 9. Minot State's defense forced 18 turnovers and held the Warriors to only 30.2 percent shooting from the field.
 
Winona State's conference play record is currently 3-4. The Warriors are led in field goals by Hailey Markworth with 73, 3-pointers by Olivia Gamoke with 36, and rebounds by Vivica Bretton with 69.
 
The last time Minot State faced Minnesota State University Mankato, the Beavers fell to the Mavericks in the 72-87-point game. During the game, Sydney Gustavsson and two former Beavers were a trio that combined to account for 76 percent of the Beavers points. The Beavers put on a passing clinic, recording an assist on 83 percent of made field goals.
 
Minnesota State University Mankato currently has a conference play record of 7-0. The Mavericks are led in field goals by Natalie Bremer with 99, 3-pointers by Mackenzie Schweim with 15, and rebounds by Natalie Bremer with 80.
 
The Beavers will host the Warriors on Friday at 5:30 for Military Appreciation Night where active and retired military and their families will receive free admission. On Saturday, the Beavers will host the Mavericks at 3:30. Following the weekend, the Beavers will take on the University of Sioux falls on January 10^th and Southwest Minnesota State University on January 11^th.