MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State embarks on a two-game road trip this weekend as it takes on the Wayne State Wildcats on Friday and the Augustana Vikings on Saturday. Tip-offs are scheduled for 5:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m., respectively.
  
Minnesota State History: The 2022-23 season marks the 101st campaign as a varsity sport for Minnesota State men's basketball. The Mavericks are 1,412-942 (.599) in 2,354 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 208-102 (.670) record to go with four regular-season championships and two tournament championships.

Against the Wildcats: Friday's game between Minnesota State and Wayne State marks their 37th all-time meeting, with MSU leading the series 30-6. MSU has won its last two meeting against the Wildcats, including a 96-89 win at Taylor Center earlier this season.

Senior Trevor Moore and freshman Malcolm Jones each led the Mavericks with 23 points each, while sophomore Harrison Braudis chipped in with 19 points.

Jordan Janssen led the Wildcats with 23 points and eight rebounds, while Nick Ferrarini posted 18 points.

Head Coach Matt Margenthaler owns a 26-4 record against WSC, including an 11-2 record on the road.

Against the Vikings: Saturday's game between Minnesota State and Augustana marks their 127th  all-time meeting, with MSU leading the series 68-58. AU has won the  last three meetings, including a 63-57 win at Taylor Center earlier this season. 

Junior Malik Willingham tallied 14 points and five rebounds, while sophomore Kyreese Willingham posted 12 points and eight rebounds.

Jaden Graves led the Vikings with 35 points and seven rebounds. Bennett Otto posted seven points and six rebounds also.

Head Coach Matt Margenthaler owns an 27-20 record against Augustana, including a 10-10 record on the road.

Concerning the Mavericks: Minnesota State enters the week the owner of a 15-9 record, including a 9-9 NSIC record. Last weekend at home, the Mavericks fell to Southwest Minnesota State 73-67, before defeating Sioux Falls 73-42.

As a team, MSU is averaging 78.3 points and 39.3 rebounds per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. The Mavericks are shooting 36.3% from three-point range and have passed out 331 assists and blocked 83 shots.

Junior Malik Willingham is averaging 18.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game this season. Sophomore Kyreese Willingham has tallied 13.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game also, while senior Trevor Moore has posted 14.8 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 451-206 (.686).

Concerning the Wildcats: Wayne State enters the weekend the owner of a 16-8 record, including an 11-7 NSIC record. Last weekend on the road, WSC defeated Upper Iowa 69-61, before falling to Winona State 67-63.

As a unit, WSC is averaging 75.3 points and 35.4 rebounds per game this season, while shooting 45.1% from the field and 37.8% from long range. The Wildcats have passed out 305 assists and have recorded 158 steals.

Jordan Janssen leads the Wildcats with 20.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. Nate Mohr has notched 14.4 points and 2.0 rebounds per game also, while Justin Eagins has tallied 12.4 points and 4.0 rebounds a game.

Wayne State is coached by Jeff Kaminsky who is in his seventh season as head coach of the Wildcats and 36th season overall. He owns a 548-462 record.

Concerning the Vikings: Augustana enters the weekend the owner of a 12-12 record, including an 8-10 NSIC record. Last weekend on the road, AU fell to Winona State 74-69, before defeating Upper Iowa 86-65.

As a team, AU is averaging 71.9 points and 35.4 rebounds per game this season, while shooting 43.4% from the field and 36.8% from three point range. The Vikings have passed out 351 assists and have recorded 144 steals.

Ryan Miller leads the Vikings with 13.1 points and 3.6 rebounds per game this season, while Isaac Fink has tallied 13.1 points, 7.8 rebounds a game. Jordan Graves has notched 12.4 points and 4.0 assists per game as well.

Tom Billeter is in his 20th season as head coach at Augustana and his 25th season overall. He owns an overall record of 468-261 record.

Block Party: Senior Kelby Kramer ranks second all-time in career blocks at Minnesota State with 191. He trails Chris Witfield (2003-06) who is MSU's all-time leader in blocks with 224.

1,000 Point Watch: Junior Malik Willingham has recorded 944 career points in four seasons with the Mavericks. He is 56 points away from becoming the 42nd member of the MSU 1,000 Point Club.