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

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

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