COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Minnesota State women's hockey has climbed to No. 12 in this week's USA Hockey Division I poll. The Mavericks continued their rise after making their first national appearance of the season last week at No. 15.

Minnesota State earned the jump in the rankings following a dominant weekend at the Mayo Clinic HSEC, defeating Dartmouth 5–2 on Friday before completing the sweep with a 5–0 shutout on Saturday.

The Mavericks return to action this weekend as they host No. 13 St. Cloud State (6-11-1, 2-9-1 WCHA). Puck drop is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mayo Clinic HSEC.