MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State Women's Hockey (10-7-1, 4-7-1 WCHA) climbed to No. 12 in Monday's USCHO Division I National Poll following a strong weekend performance against Dartmouth. This marks the program's highest national ranking since 2005.

The Mavericks earned a 5-2 win on Friday before completing the sweep with a 5-0 shutout on Saturday at the Mayo Clinic HSEC.

Minnesota State returns to action this weekend, hosting No. 13 St. Cloud State on Friday at 3 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Mayo Clinic HSEC.