MANKATO, Minn. – The Minnesota State Mavericks (6-0-1, 4-0 NSIC) hit the road this weekend for a pair of conference contests, taking on Southwest Minnesota State and the University of Sioux Falls.

Minnesota State enters the weekend with one of the best defensive starts in program history. The Mavericks have not allowed a single goal through their first seven matches—marking the longest shutout streak in school history. Last season, MSU recorded a program-best 19 shutouts, while the longest consecutive shutout streak came in 2017 when the Mavericks posted 11 straight.

Last weekend, the Mavericks continued their strong form at home, defeating Northern State 4-0 and Jamestown 2-0.

Against Northern State, MSU struck early as Savanna Stockness netted her first goal of the season in the 14th minute, assisted by Avery Korsching. Freshman Aftyn Murray doubled the lead just before halftime, finishing off a pass from Allie Hartig. In the second half, sophomore forward Mila Rustin—making her first home appearance since returning from injury—scored twice in a three-minute span to secure the victory.

On Sunday, graduate forward Meghan Sullivan opened the scoring in the 27th minute off a setup from senior defender Courtney Kovacs. In the second half, sophomore Ruthie Gyasi tallied her first goal of the season, assisted by Elan Litt, to extend the lead. Goalkeeper Lauren McAlpine, supported by Kovacs, Maclayne Menzel, and Anna Van Wyngarden, anchored a defense that limited Jamestown to just three total attempts, recording her seventh shutout of the year.

About SMSU

Minnesota State holds a commanding 23-1-1 record against Southwest Minnesota State, including a 5-1 victory last season. The Mustangs (2-5, 1-3 NSIC) are led offensively by senior Brooke Wetterstrom, who has three goals this season. Freshman goalkeeper Kennady Krebs has posted a .762 save percentage and a 1.54 goals-against average.

About USF

The Mavericks are 14-0 all-time against Sioux Falls, earning a 4-0 victory in last year's meeting. The Cougars (4-3, 2-2 NSIC) are led by sophomore forward Addison Van Zee, who has five goals and 10 points this season. In goal, freshman Morgan Jost owns a 1.33 goals-against average with a .652 save percentage.

Both matches will be streamed live on the NSIC Network.