MANKATO, Minn. --- #9 Minnesota State continues concludes its three-game homestand this weekend as it takes on the Augustana Vikings on Friday and the Wayne State Wildcats on Saturday. Tip-offs are both scheduled for 7:00 p.m., at Taylor Center.
  
Minnesota State History: The 2022-23 season marks the 101st campaign as a varsity sport for Minnesota State men's basketball. The Mavericks are 1,406-933 (.601) in 2,339 games since the program's inception in the 1920-21 season. MSU capped its 33rd and final season as a member of the NCC in 2008 and owned a 283-267 (.515) record in 550 league games played. In the NSIC, MSU owns a 202-93 (.684) record to go with four regular-season championships and two tournament championships.

Against the Vikings: Friday's game between Minnesota State and Augustana marks their 126th all-time meeting with MSU leading the series 68-57. The Vikings won both meetings against the Mavericks last season, including an 85-74 win in their most recent outing.

Sophomore Brady Williams notched 21 points and seven rebounds, while junior Malik Willingham tallied 13 points and four rebounds. Sophomore Harrison Braudis netted 10 points as well.

Isaac Fink notched 22 points and seven rebounds for the Vikings.

Head Coach Matt Margenthaler owns a 27-19 record against Augustana, including a 15-8 record at Taylor Center.

Against the Wildcats: Saturday's game between Minnesota State and Wayne State marks their 36th meeting, with the Mavericks owning a 29-6 record against the Wildcats. MSU and WSC split their season series last season, including an 81-76 win for the Mavericks in their most recent encounter.

Sophomore Kyreese Willingham tallied 20 points and eight rebounds, while sophomore Malik Willingham netted 15 points and five assists.

Nate Mohr led the Wildcats with 24 points and three steals, while Justin Eagins tallied 18 points and four rebounds. 

Head Coach Matt Margenthaler owns a 25-4 record against Wayne State, including a 12-2 record at Taylor Center.

Concerning the Mavericks: Minnesota State enters the week the owner of a 9-0 record, including a 3-0 NSIC record, as it defeated Winona State (74-71) and Upper Iowa (97-68) last week.

As a team, MSU is averaging 89.8 points and 40.4 rebounds per game while shooting 51.5% from the field. The Mavericks are shooting 43.4% from three-point range and have passed out 146 assists and blocked 34 shots.

Junior Malik Willingham is averaging 22.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game this season. Sophomore Harrison Braudis is averaging 13.6 points per game and is shooting 59.5% from the field. Sophomore Kyreese Willingham has tallied 13.0 points and 5.2 rebounds per game also, while senior Trevor Moore has posted 11.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game as well.

The Mavericks are led by Matt Margenthaler, who is in his 22nd season at Minnesota State. He owns a career record of 445-197 (.693).

Concerning the Vikings: Augustana enters the week the owner of 5-4 record, including a 1-2 NSIC record. Last week, AU bested Southwest Minnesota State 64-60, before falling to Sioux Falls 80-59.

As a unit, AU is averaging 66.7 points and 33.9 rebounds per game this season, while shooting 42.1% from the field and 31.5% from long range. The Vikings have passed out 127 assists and have committed 116 turnovers.

Ryan Miller leads AU with 12.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Akoi Akoi has tallied 12.4 points and 4.0 rebounds per game as well, while Isaac Fink has tallied 8.4 points and 8.2 rebounds a game.

Augustana is coached by Tom Billeter who is in his 20th season as head coach of the Vikings and his 25th season at the collegiate level. He owns an overall record of 461-253.

Concerning the Wildcats: Wayne State enters the week the owner of a 7-2 record, including a 2-1 NSIC record. Last week, WSC fell to Sioux Falls (65-60) before defeating Southwest Minnesota State 83-62.

As a team, the Wildcats are averaging 74.7 points and 34.2 rebounds per game this season, while shooting 43.8% from the field and 38.2% from three point range. WSC has passed out 111 assists, but has committed 96 turnovers.

Jordan Janssen is averaging 20.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists a game this season, while Nate Mohr  has posted 14.6 points and 2.0 rebounds a game. Justin Eagins has tallied 12.0 points and 4.1 rebounds per game also.

Jeff Kaminsky is in his seventh season as head coach at Wayne State and 36th season overall. He owns an overall record of 539-456.