MANKATO, Minn --- Minnesota State women's basketball head coach Emilee Thiesse is pleased to announce the signing of Emily Herzberg. Emily is transferring to MSU from South Dakota State and will join the Mavericks for the second half of the 2021-22 season.

All signings are contingent upon admission to Minnesota State and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Herzberg is a 6'0" wing from Melrose, Wis., and joins the Mavericks after playing the 2020-21 season with the Jackrabbits. During her high school career at Melrose-Mindoro High School, Emily was a four-year letter winner and three-time 1st Team All-Conference selection. In her four years, the Mustangs lost a total of five games and made three Wisconsin state tournament appearances. Emily finished her career with 1,363 points and 642 rebounds. She also was an all-conference volleyball player and state qualifier in track and field.

Coach Thiesse's comments: "We are thrilled about the addition of Emily Herzberg to our program! She is an elite basketball player that is very skilled offensively. Emily adds some much-needed length in our guard spot and is a natural fit in our style of play. We look forward to her making an immediate impact."

Herzberg is daughter of Troy and Liz Herzberg. Emily plans to major in Exercise Science at Minnesota State.

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