MANKATO, Minn. --- #3 Minnesota State wraps up the 2023 calendar year this Tuesday at home as it takes on #21 Minnesota Duluth. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., at Taylor Center.
  
Minnesota State History: The 2023-24 season marks the 102nd campaign as a varsity sport for Minnesota State men's basketball. The Mavericks are 1,426-945 (.601) in 2,371 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 216-104 (.675) record to go with four regular-season championships and two tournament championships.

Against the Bulldogs: Tuesday's game between Minnesota State and Minnesota Duluth marks their 82nd meeting, with MSU leading the all-time series 46-35. The Mavericks have lost their last two games against the Bulldogs, including an 88-68 loss at UMD in the first round of the NSIC Tournament last season.

Senior Malik Willingham recorded 18 points and eight rebounds, while junior Kyreese Willingham notched 17 points and five rebounds. 

Charlie Katona led the Bulldogs with 23 points and four assists, while Drew Blair tallied 22 points.

Head Coach Matt Margenthaler owns a 22-8 record against Minnesota Duluth, including a 14-3 record at Taylor Center.

Concerning the Mavericks: Minnesota State enters the week the owner of a 12-0 record, including a 6-0 NSIC record. Last week, MSU defeated Winona State 89-64 on the road, before besting Concordia-St. Paul 88-80 at home.

As a team, MSU is averaging 92.9 points and 42.1 rebounds per game, while shooting 50.8% from the field. The Mavericks have also passed out 196 assists and have forced 149 turnovers.

Senior Malik Willingham is averaging 18.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists a game this season. Junior Kyreese Willingham is posting 13.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game also, while graduate student Dylan Peeters has posted 10.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Junior Justin Eagins is averaging 13.3 points a game also.

The Mavericks are led by Matt Margenthaler, who is in his 23rd season at Minnesota State. He owns a career record of 465-209 (.689).

Concerning the Bulldogs: Minnesota Duluth enters the week the owner of a 10-2 record, including a 5-1 NSIC record. Last week, the Bulldogs bested Concordia-St. Paul 92-69 on the road, before defeating Winona State 73-62 at home.

As a unit, UMD is averaging 81.8 points and 36.6 rebounds per game, while shooting 50.3% from the field and 36.1% from three point range. The Bulldogs have passed out 156 assists and have forced 121 turnovers.

Drew Blair is leading the Bulldogs with 19.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Joshua Brown has tallied 12.0 points and 5.8 rebounds a game also, while Charlie Katona has notched 11.7 points and 4.3 rebounds a game.

Minnesota Duluth is coached by Justin Wieck who is in his sixth season as head coach of the Bulldogs. He owns a 106-44 record.