MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State women's hockey slid to No. 13 in this week's USA Hockey Poll after being ranked No. 12 last week.

The Mavericks faced No. 3 Minnesota in a home-and-home series last weekend, dropping an 11–3 decision on Friday before falling 4–3 on Saturday against the Golden Gophers.

Minnesota State is currently ranked No. 14 in the USCHO Poll and No. 13 in the USA Hockey Poll.

The Mavericks return to action this weekend as they host No. 2 Ohio State at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center. Friday's puck drop is set for 6 p.m., with Saturday's game scheduled for 3 p.m.