MANKATO, Minn. ---  The Minnesota State women's basketball team will close its regular season schedule when it hosts Southwest Minnesota State on Friday at 6:00 p.m. The Mavericks will then host Sioux Falls Saturday on Senior Day. Tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m.

Mavericks at a Glance: Minnesota State enters the week riding a three-game win streak and is 8-2 in its last 10 games. In their most recent game, the Mavericks upset  #23 Winona State, 78-71, on the road. Freshman Taylor Klug netted a career-best 21 points while junior Claire Ziegler recorded her fifth double-double of the season with a game-high 12 rebounds and 10 points. 

Senior Day: The Mavericks will honor three seniors prior to their regular season finale against Sioux Falls. Minnesota State will recognize guard Britney Scherber, guard Sammie Delzotto, and forward Karina Schroeder. 

Impact Mavericks: Senior Britney Scherber leads the Mavericks netting 11.4 points per game. Junior Claire Ziegler is pulling down a team-best 7.8 rebounds per game which ranks ninth in the NSIC. Sophomore Monica Muth is distributing a team-high 2.5 assists per contest.

Stat Pack: As a team this season, Minnesota State is averaging 72.4 points per game in comparison to its opponents' 67.0. Additionally, the Mavericks are collecting 43.8 rebounds per contest and add 14.3 assists per game.

Swarming Defense: Last weekend, the Maverick defense held Upper Iowa to 48 points which is the lowest amount given up all season. 

Creating Possessions: Minnesota State generated 14 steals at Winona State which is the third highest total this season. The Mavericks are averaging 9.5 steals per contest which ranks third in the NSIC. 

Controlling the Boards: The Mavericks set the pace in the NSIC with 43.8 rebounds per game. Minnesota State snatched 52 rebounds at Upper Iowa which is the fourth highest total this season. 

Fast Paced Offense: Minnesota State is averaging 72.4 points per game which ranks third in the NSIC. 

Bench Production: The Minnesota State bench has contributed at least 20 points in 15 games this season. Last weekend, the bench contributed 30 points against both Upper Iowa and Winona State. 

Fresh Legs: Freshman Taylor Klug has reached double digits in scoring in 10 games this season including a career-high 21 points at Winona State last weekend. 

Scouting Southwest Minnesosta State: Southwest Minnesota State is located in Marshall, Minn., and has an overall record of 3-21 and a 3-17 NSIC record. The Mustangs have dropped their last three contests and most recently fell to Augustana, 68-57. SMSU is led by head coach Tom Webb who is in his first season. 

Earlier this season, Minnesota State downed Southwest Minnesota State, 87-70. Junior Claire Ziegler posted a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. The Mavericks lead the all-time series, 32-14. 

As a team this season, the Mustangs are netting 61.1 points per game in comparison to its opponents' 73.6. Additionally, SMSU adds 36.9 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game. 

Junior Lauren Hedlund is grabbing a team-best 8.9 rebounds per contest and 12.1 points per game. Freshman Caleigh Rodning posting a team-high 21.6 points per contest. 

Scouting Sioux Falls: Sioux Falls is located in Sioux Falls, S.D., and has an overall record of 18-6 and a 14-6 NSIC record. The Cougars have dropped their last two contests including a loss to Wayne State, 67-57, in their most recent game. Sioux Falls is led by head coach Travis Traphagen who is in his eighth season. 

Earlier this season, Minnesota State fell to Sioux Falls, 84-72, on the road. Senior Britney Scherber netted 21 points to lead the Mavericks. The Cougars hold a slight edge in the all-time series, 5-4. 

As a team this season, Sioux Falls is recording 65.7 points per game in comparison to its' opponents 56.9. The Cougars are pulling down 38.0 rebounds per game and 16.1 assists per contest. 

Looking Ahead: The Mavericks will begin NSIC Tournament play on Feb. 22. Time, location and opponent are yet to be determined.