MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State climbed from No. 14 to No. 13 in this week's USCHO poll following a strong showing in the WCHA Quarterfinals.

The Mavericks faced the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs in a best-of-three series and secured two wins to advance to the WCHA semifinals.

Minnesota State will now take on the Wisconsin Badgers on Thursday, March 5 at Lee and Penny Anderson Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 4:02 p.m.