MINOT, N.D.--The Minot State women's basketball team is heading into a new week with two road tests ahead, beginning with Tuesday's NSIC opener against the University of Mary before heading to Rapid City for a Saturday matchup with South Dakota Mines.

The Beavers (2-4) enter the week coming off back-to-back wins, including a 77–70 victory over Montana State-Billings and a dominant 88–55 performance against Bismarck State in which the Beavers set a program record with 15 made threes in a single game. Five players scored in double figures in that win, highlighted by strong outings from Maya Aguilar and Jessica Mogen.

Maya Aguilar continues to pace the Beavers offensively, averaging 13.7 points. Minot State has also shown major strides defensively, holding both opponents under 30 percent from beyond the arc last week.

The Beavers now open conference play against UMary who enter the matchup with a 6-0 record. The Marauders are led in scoring by junior guard Bergan Kinnebrew with a 23.5 average. The rivalry matchup will be Minot State's first chance to build early momentum within the NSIC.

On Saturday, Minot State travels to face South Dakota Mines who currently have a record of 1-4. Before hosting the Beavers, South Dakota Mines will head to Fort Collins to face Colorado State. The Hardrockers are led by senior forward Savea Mansfield who is averaging 12.8 points per game. 

This week marks a key stretch for Minot State as they look to extend their winning streak and continue building off of last week's success.

Minot State will face UMary at 5:30 pm Tuesday in Bismarck, followed by the matchup against South Dakota Mines on Saturday at 1pm (MT).