Minnesota State earned its second consecutive sweep as it downed Lindenwood 8-0, 5-2 last weekend.  The Mavericks, who have won their last four, improved to 11-11-0. Senior Charlotte Akervik notched her 40th career point over the weekend moving her into 5th all-time in career points by a defender.


Due Up:
Minnesota State is set to host St. Cloud for its 100th meeting against SCSU in program history. The Huskies find themselves fourth in the WCHA with a conference record of 6-10-0 with an overall record of 13-10-0. SCSU currently sits three points ahead of the Mavericks in the WCHA standings.

Last Time Out:
Minnesota State continued dominating nonconference action putting up the second 13-goal weekend in as many series.

The Mavericks opened the weekend at Lindenwood matching their season-high in goals scored with eight last Friday night. Junior Madison Mashuga and freshman Taylor Otremba led the charge for MSU combining for nine of the total 21 points in Friday's matchup.

Mashuga finished with a goal and three assists while Otremba's two goals and three assist effort helped her earn the WCHA Rookie of the Week honors.

Senior Charlotte Akervik claimed two helpers in the 8-0 blowout recording her 40th career point, moving her into fifth on MSU's all-time points by a defender list passing Anna Keys (2014-18).  

In goal, junior Lauren Barbro stopped all 37 shots, claiming her second shutout of the season, improving her goal-against average to 2.77 and her save percentage to .916.

On Saturday, Minnesota State was met with a more determined Lions team that held the Mavericks scoreless through one. It wasn't until sophomore Jessica Boland notched her first goal of the year at the 8:12 mark of the second period to get the Mavericks rolling.

Just 1:45 after the Boland goal, sophomore Alexis Paddington sent a shot over the LWU goaltender's shoulder extending the MSU lead.

Senior Brooke Bryant and freshman Whitney Tuttle helped secure the sweep with a pair of goals to send the Mavericks home with an improved overall record of 11-11-0.

Taking on SCSU:
Minnesota State is looking for its 40th win over the Huskies as it sports a 39-47-13 overall record in head-to-head matchups. St. Cloud State (19 conference points) sits fifth in the WCHA holding a three-point margin over Minnesota State (16 conference points).

The Huskies' offense is led by senior Jenniina Nylund who has accumulated 11 goals and 14 assists on the season for a team-leading 25 points.

In goal, SCSU relies on Junior duo Sanni Ahola and Jojo Chobak. Each goaltender has 10 or more starts this season for the Huskies. The duo owns a combined 2.63 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage.