What's on Tap: In the last 10 games, Minnesota State has not seen a tally in the loss column going 9-0-1. The Mavericks are on a three-game win streak having tied a 22-rated Minot State four games ago. Within the 10-game span, all nine of the wins have come against NSIC opponents and the Mavericks will look to continue on that path as they host a 4-8-2 Minnesota Duluth and a 7-4-2 a St. Cloud State this Friday and Sunday.

A Look Back at Last Week: Last Saturday, Minnesota State turned on the jets in the first half of play vs. Wayne State in Wayne, Neb. The Mavericks scored five first-half goals and were fueled by freshman Maddie Raley (Hudson, Wis.) who recorded her first career hattrick in the 6-0 win. The next day, MSU traveled to Sioux Falls, S.D. where they took on a 25th-rated Augustana University. The Vikings were the first to get on the board, in the 63rd minute of the match. Then, just 14 minutes later, Minnesota State's leading scorer, senior Korey Kronforst (Cary, Ill.), notched the game at one goal a piece before freshman Morgan Cottew (Minneapolis, Minn.) netted her seventh goal on the year to seal the victory for Minnesota State.

Not-So-Marginal Margins: After week seven of the 2015 season, Minnesota State has now outscored their oppositions by a mark of 50-6. The Mavericks are averaging 3.57 goals per game while giving up 0.422 goals per game. MSU now ranks tied for fourth nationally in goals per game and eighth nationally in goals allowed per game. There is only one other team in the country, that ranks in the top ten of both categories. That team is Central Missouri, who has scored 0.21 goal less per game, ranking ninth, and has given up 0.20 more goals per game ranking 10th. Minnesota State also leads the NSIC in points per game with an average of 10.86, doubling the next closest team in the Northern Sun, Augustana, who has produced 5.43 pts/g.

Numbers Never Lie: Of the team statistics that the NCAA highlights, Minnesota State is ranked in all but one category in DII, which is saves per game. This can attributed to the Maverick defense that has allowed just 70 shots on goal (10.5/g) in 14 games to opponents. The statistics in which Minnesota State is ranked nationally include: total assists (2nd, 52), assists per game (2nd, 3.71), total goals (T-5th, 50), total points (3rd, 152), points per game (4th, 10.86), save percentage (2nd, .914), and shutout percentage (10th, .643) recording nine shutouts in 14 games.

Scouting the Bulldogs: UMD comes into the weekend with a 4-8-2 overall record and 3-6-2 in the NSIC. Last weekend the Bulldogs were shutout against a #20 Minot State 1-0 and produced a 2-2 tie against U-Mary.

Head coach Greg Cane has been at the helm since the inception of the program in 1994 and currently holds a record of 233-135- 36. The Bulldogs are led by juniors Kailey Beatt (4-1--9) and Marissa Ganske (1-4--6). UMD so far has used a triangle of goalkeepers in freshman Sisley Ng (6gp, 1.21 gaa, .778sv, 1-2-1) and, Carlye Wright (5gp, 1.75 gaa, .774sv, 1-2-1). Closing the triangle for the Bulldogs is sophomore Jordan Melby (6pg, 1.28 gaa, .821sv, 2-3-0).

Inside the MSU vs. UMD Series: The Mavericks and Bulldogs series goes back to 1995 with MSU leading the all-time matchup going 17-8-3. Last season the Mavericks shutout the Bulldogs 2-0 in Duluth. This weekends matchup will mark the 29th meeting between the two programs.

Scouting the Huskies: St. Cloud State currently holds an overall record of 7-4-2 and 6-3-2 in the NSIC. The, SCSU head coach Gretta Arvesen is in her second season at the helm of the Huskies program boasting a 13-15-3 overall record and 11-12-3 in the NSIC. The Huskies are led in scoring by freshmen Maria Kass (7-1--15) and Alexa Starr (4-2--10). In net, the Huskies are led by sophomore Brittany Plombon who has a record of 6-4-2. The Huskies are outscoring opponents 19-15 in 2015 and are averaging 1.46 goals per game while giving up an average of 1.15 goals per game.

Inside the MSU vs. SCSU Series: The Mavericks shutout the Huskies 3-0 last season and hold the all-time series lead with a record of 23-5-1.

Program History: The 2015 season marks the 21st year of women's soccer as a varsity sport at Minnesota State. MSU claimed its third-straight NSIC regular-season championship, last year after capturing NCC regular-season crowns in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2007. The Mavericks currently hold a 272-111-28 (.696) all-time record and 77-11-8 (.844) all-time mark in six seasons in the NSIC. MSU has posted 17 consecutive winning seasons dating back to 1998.

Between the Pipes: Senior goalkeeper Lauren Hoeppner has played 24 games in her career as a Maverick. Within the 24 matches the Lakeville, Minn., native holds a 16-1-2 record with nine shutouts and a .37 goals against average in her career. Hoeppner also garnered NSIC Goalkeeper of the Week accolades Sept. 28th. Hoeppner now owns a record of 12-1-1 on the season, allowing just six goals over the 14 game stretch.

Within Reach: After her 11th goal of the year this past weekend vs. Wayne State, Korey Kronforst is now four goals away from tying the All-Time NSIC record for goals. Also, after scoring the goal vs. Wayne State, Kronforst moves to within eight points of the All-Time NSIC record for points vs. Northern Sun competition. Maureen Stormont (UMD 2011-14) recorded 44 goals and 102 points to establish the record. Currently, Kronforst has scored 40 goals and 94 points against NSIC opponents.

Climbing the Ranks: Minnesota State is ranked 6th in the eighth edition of the regular season NSCAA poll after jumping up from #12 in the last installment, Oct. 13th.

Stars of the Northern Sun:, Five times this season, a total of four Mavericks have garnered Player of the Week honors this with Korey Kronforst (most recently) taking home her second title of the season Oct. 5th. Kronforst is also the first player in the NSIC to receive recognition as NSCAA Player of the week this season. Senior Lauren Hoeppner was named NSIC Goalkeeper of the Week, Sept. 28th while Freshman Morgan Cottew and sophomore Abby Nordeen received honors the previous week and Kronforst took home the title in the first week of the 2015 season. The Mavericks currently are at the top of the NSIC standings having outscored their oppositions by a mark of 50-6.

The Road Ahead: #6 Minnesota State will travel to Winona State after this weekends matchups to play the Warriors on October 30th before hosting Upper Iowa for Senior Day in Mankato on November 1st.

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