MANKATO, Minn. ---  The Minnesota State women's basketball team will hit the road for the second week in a row at Minnesota Crookston on Friday at 6:00 p.m. The Mavericks will close the weekend at Bemidji State on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m. 

Mavericks at a Glance: Minnesota State enters the week with a 10-8 overall record and 6-8 NSIC record. The Mavericks have won three out their last four games including most recently downing Southwest Minnesota State, 87-70, on the road. Junior Claire Ziegler recorded her fourth double-double of the season with a 15 points and team-best 11 rebounds.

Impact Mavericks: Senior Britney Scherber leads the Mavericks netting 11.3 points per game. Junior Claire Ziegler is pulling down a team-high 8.0 rebounds per game while sophomore Monica Muth is distributing a team-leading 2.4 assists per contest.

Stat Pack: As a team this season, Minnesota State is averaging 71.8 points per game in comparison to its opponents' 68.9. Additionally, the Mavericks are totaling 43.0 rebounds per contest and 14.2 assists per game.

1,000 Career Points: Senior Britney Scherber became the 21st player in program history to reach 1,000 career points following her 19 point performance last week at Sioux Falls. 

Looking for 700: The Mavericks are within two wins of 700 with 698 total wins in program history. Since 1966, Minnesota State is 698-594 (.540). 

Bench Production: The Minnesota State bench has contributed at least 20 points in 11 games this season. Most recently, the bench recorded a season-high 41 points at Southwest Minnesota State. 

Fresh Legs: Freshman Taylor Klug posted a team-best 18 points off the bench last week at Southwest Minnesota State. She has appeared in 18 games this season and averages 18.6 minutes. 

Under the Radar: Senior Karina Schroeder is averaging 14.5 points per game over the last four games. The four game stretch was highlighted with her first double-double of the season vs. U-Mary with 17 points and 12 rebounds. 

All 18: Senior Britney Scherber, senior Sammie Delzotto and sophomore Monica Muth are the only Mavericks to start all 18 games this season. 

Controlling the Boards: The Mavericks are collecting 43.0 rebounds per game which ranks first in the NSIC. In its most recent game, Minnesota State pulled down 42 rebounds at Southwest Minnesota State.

Creating Possessions: Minnesota State is slotted third in the NSIC in steals with 9.61 per game. Senior Sammie Delzotto leads the Mavericks with a team-high 28 steals this season.

From the Field: The Mavericks are shooting .394 from the field this season. Senior Sammie Delzotto paces the Mavericks with 68 made field goals for a .395 shooting percentage.

Scouting Minnesota Crookston: Minnesota Crookston is located in Crookston, Minn., and has an overall record of 6-12 and 6-8 NSIC record. In their most recent game, the Golden Eagles downed Minot State, 69-57. Minnesota Crookston is led by head coach Mike Roysland who is in his 11th season. 

The last time these two schools met, Minnesota State fell to Minnesota Crookston, 83-72, in the opening round of the NSIC Tourament last season in Crookston, Minn. However, the Mavericks lead the all-time series, 14-6. 

As a team this season, the Golden Eagles are netting 66.7 points per game in comparison to its opponents' 73.4. Additionally, Minnesota Crookston is totaling 35.4 rebounds per game and 11.1 assists per contest. 

Redshirt sophomore Odor Isieoma is posting a team-best 7.1 rebounds per game and also adds 12.9 points per contest. Sophomore Alison Hughes is netting a team-high 16.8 points per game. 

Scouting Bemidji State: Bemidji State is located in Bemidji, Minn., and has an overall record of 6-12 and 3-11 NSIC record. In their most recent game, the Beavers fell to U-Mary, 76-66, in Bismarck, N.D. Bemidji State is  led by Chelsea DeVille who is in her second season. 

Minnesota State edged Bemidji State, 82-71, last season. Junior Claire Ziegler posted a double-double with 20 points and 22 rebounds. The Mavericks are 6-1 since 2012 against the Beavers and lead the all-time series, 28-13. 

As a team this season, the Beavers are posting 70.2 points per game in comparison to its opponents' 71.6. Bemidji State is also collecting 36.8 rebounds per contest and adding 14.9 assists per game.

Senior Aimee Pelzer leads the Beavers with a team-best 11.4 points per game. Junior Sierra Senske is collecting a team-high 6.6 rebounds per game and adds 11.4 points per contest. 

Looking Ahead: The Mavericks will return to Taylor Center on Feb. 3 to host Minnesota Duluth. Tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m.