As Minnesota State takes advantage of an off day to prepare for Monday's NCAA Central Region Final against Southern Nazarene, here is what you need to know to prepare for the game:

How to Follow Along: Monday's game will be streamed live on NCAA.com. Viewers will have to pay for a subscription to watch the game. The game is also available live on AM 1230 KYSM the Fan Mankato feature Dan Brookens on play-by-play. Livestats are available on msumavericks.com and fans in the Greater Mankato Area are encouraged to gather at Buffalo Wild Wings in Mankato to watch the game.

How We Got Here: Minnesota State advanced to Monday's final thanks to a 78-58 victory over second-seeded Missouri Western on Friday afternoon and a 78-66 victory over third-seeded Fort Hays State Saturday evening. Junior guard Destinee Bursch paced the Mavericks in both games with a team-high 19 points.

We've Been Here Before, Haven't We: Minnesota is advancing to its fourth regional final in program history. The Mavericks made it to the NCAA Regional final in 1986 (lost to North Dakota State, 67-62), 2008 (lost ot South Dakota, 61-49) and 2009 (defeated Fort Lewis, 72-61).

Haven't We Met Before?:  Minnesota State fell to Southern Nazarene, 73-56 on November 10th in St. Joseph, Mo., as part of the Regional Crossover Challenge. Sophomore guard Natalie Bremer led the Mavericks with 16 points in the loss. The game featured ten ties and 11 lead changes.

Double Your Pleasure: Minnesota State junior guard Natalie Bremer hauled in a career-high 10 rebounds in the Maverick win over Fort Hays State to go with her 18 points as she recorded her first career double-double. It's the second double-double this year by a Maverick as Destinee Bursch had a 20-point, 10-rebound effort on Jan. 5 against Northern State.

500 Club:  Minnesota State junior guard Destinee Bursch and sophomore guard Natalie Bremer each joined the single-season 500-point club in MSU's win over Fort Hays State, becoming the 16th and 17th Mavericks to do so.

Taking Charity: Minnesota State's 501 free throws made this season is a new school record, besting the 498 free throws made in 2013-14.

I'll Take That: Senior guard Joey Batt has gathered 100 steals this season, the third-highest total in program history. She is five steals shy of tying Rhonda House (1980-81) for second.

Fun With Numbers: The season box score for Minnesota State features a few eye-popping numbers including:

   •  Minnesota State has 200 more offensive rebounds than its opponents (541-341).

   •  Minnesota State has made 501 free throws this season... Its opponents have attempted just 553.

   •  Minnesota State has 285 more field goals made (1,031) than its opponents have made (746)

   •  Minnesota State has attempted 579 more field goals (2,404) than its opponents (1,825).

   •  50 percent of Minnesota State's made field goals have an assist credited to them (516 assists, 1,031 field goals made).

What Lies Ahead: The winner of Monday's game advances to the NCAA Elite Eight in St. Joseph., Mo.. Teams will be reseeded heading into the Elite Eight.