Minot, N.D- This Wednesday, the Beavers hit the road, traveling to Crookston, Minnesota, where they'll face off against the University of Minnesota-Crookston Golden Eagles. On Saturday, the Beavers return home to host the Northern State University Wolves.
The Beavers are riding high after a crucial weekend win over the University of Minnesota-Duluth, pushing their conference record to 5-9. Offensively, they're putting up an average of 60.7 points per game, while dominating the boards with 32.8 rebounds per game. However, ball control has been a challenge, with the team averaging 16.9 turnovers per game. Their field goal shooting stands at a .387 clip, but their grit and determination continue to shine through.
Leading the charge is
Emma Mogen, who has been a force on both ends of the court, leading the team with 82 field goals and 100 rebounds. Meanwhile,
Maya Aguilar has been the Beavers' long-range threat, knocking down 42 three-pointers to pace the team from beyond the arc.
In the Beavers last face-off against the Golden Eagles, the Beavers fell to the Golden Eagles 63-70. Highlights from the game included the Beavers collecting 10 offensive boards, forcing 15 turnovers, and recording an assist on 62 percent of field goals made. Â
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The Golden Eagles currently sit 5-9 in conference play. The Golden Eagles are led in both field goals and 3-pointers by Emma Miller with 172 and 56. Nicole Hernandez leads the team in rebounds with 160.
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The last time the Beavers took on the Wolves, the Wolves came out on top in the 52-78-point game. Highlights from the game included
Emma Mogen leading the team with 17 points and
Jaime Skeggs receiving a team-high 6 rebounds. Â
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The Wolves conference play record is currently 10-4. The Wolves are led in field goals by Madelyn Bragg with 109, 3-pointers by Michaela Jewett with 27 and rebounds by Jewett as well with 171.
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Minot State will face the University of Minnesota-Crookston Golden Eagles in Crookston, Minnesota on Wednesday at 7:30. On Saturday, Minot State will host the Northern State University Wolves at 5:30.
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