MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State women's hockey (11-8-1, 5-8-1 WCHA) remained at No. 12 in this week's USCHO Division I National Poll. 

The Mavericks last saw action on Dec. 5–6, splitting a weekend series with St. Cloud State. 

Minnesota State returns to the ice this weekend for a home-and-home series with No. 3 Minnesota. The Mavericks will host the Gophers on Friday at the Mayo Clinic HSEC with a 6 p.m. puck drop before traveling to Ridder Arena on Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. start.