BISMARCK, ND – Returning from Christmas break, the University of Mary women's basketball team looks to extend their winning streak to five as they host a pair of games this weekend. UMary opens against #10 Minnesota State University, Mankato, on Friday, January 3, at 5:30 pm. The Marauders then take on Winona State University on Saturday, January 4, at 3:30 pm.

WATCH LIVE OR FOLLOW STATS
Live streaming and live stats for games are available online at www.GoUMary.com/coverage

TICKETS FAQ

• Fans who purchase tickets online receive a discount over tickets purchased at the gate. Single-game basketball tickets are $10 plus fees when fans buy online at www.UMaryTickets.com or via the Hometown Fan app. Tickets for seniors (ages 65 and older) and youth (ages 13-18) are $5 plus fees.
• Single-game basketball tickets purchased at the gate are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and youth.
• Children under the age of 13 are free when accompanied by an adult. Unaccompanied children's ticket prices are $5.
• Tickets purchased at the gate are CASH-ONLY transactions. Debit and credit card purchases are online only at www.umarytickets.com or via the HomeTown Fan App.
• UMary students, faculty and staff with their MCard are admitted FREE.

AFTER THE ACTION
Marauders fans should make plans to stop at Buffalo Wild Wings following all women's basketball contests. With two convenient Bismarck locations and great food and drink specials, it's easy to see why Buffalo Wild Wings is the preferred post-game hangout of Marauders Basketball! 

THE RECORD
UMary is 7-3 on the season and 4-2 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The Marauders currently sit in a tie for 4^th place in the NSIC standings.

LAST TIME OUT
The Marauders took down Bemidji State University 62-50 in their last game. Chloe Pfau led the team, scoring 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field and going 4-of-6 from behind the arc. Moriku Hakim dropped a double-double from the bench, posting 11 points and 11 rebounds.

STAT LEADERS
Bergan Kinnebrew leads the team in scoring (14.5 ppg). Kinnebrew ranks 12^th in the NSIC in scoring and 1^st in free throw percentage (.922).

Emily Jaenke is second on the team in scoring (8.8 ppg). She leads the team in three-pointers made (24) and is second in three-point percentage (.453). Jaenke is third in the NSIC in three-pointers made per game (2.4).

Ryleigh Wacha leads UMary in three-point percentage (.550). She is averaging 7.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg and 2.4 assists per game. Wacha is 23^rd in the NSIC in steals per game (1.3) and 23^rd in assists per game.

Addison Rozell has recorded the most blocks for UMary (15) and is second in rebounding (5.4 rpg). Rozell is 4^th in the NSIC in blocks per game (1.5) and 23^rd in rebounding.

Eden Fridley has the most steals on UMary with 14 and leads the team in assists (26). She is tied for 15^th in the NSIC in steals per game (1.4) and is 17^th in assists per game (2.6).

Moriku Hakim leads the Marauders in rebounding (6.3 rpg) off the bench. Hakim ranks 10^th in the NSIC in rebounds per game.

OPPO RESEARCH – MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
MSU is 11-2 overall and 7-0 in the Northern Sun. The Mavericks sit at #1 in the NSIC standings and are ranked #10 overall in the nation. Last season, MSU won the NCAA Division II National Championship. Junior guard Natalie Bremer leads the team in scoring (21.3 ppg), rebounding (6.7 rpg) and steals (3.3 spg). Bremer ranks 2^nd in the NSIC in scoring. Senior guard Destinee Bursch leads the Mavericks in assists (3.7 apg) and is second in scoring (17.4 ppg).

OPPO RESEARCH – WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
WSU has a 7-6 record and a 3-4 record in the Northern Sun. The Warriors are currently tied for 9^th place in the NSIC. Olivia Gamoke leads the team in scoring (14.7 ppg) while shooting 36.7 percent from three. Vivica Bretton leads WSU in rebounding, averaging 5.3 rebounds per game. Hailey Markworth is second on the team in scoring, posting 13.2 ppg. Mattie Schimenz leads the Warriors in assists (2.5 apg).

COACHING STAFF
Rick Neumann enters his 13th season as the head coach of the UMary women's basketball program. Last season, Neumann passed Fred Fridley for second all-time in program wins this season. Neumann has amassed 183 wins during his UMary tenure.

Haley Froelich enters her first season as the Marauders assistant coach. Froelich served as the assistant coach at Clarke University for the 2023-24 season, where the Pride went 29-3 and made it to the second round of the NAIA tournament.

KINNEBREW NAMED MARAUDERS PLAYER TO WATCH IN 2023-24
The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has announced that Bergan Kinnebrew is the University of Mary women's basketball Player to Watch. Last season, Kinnebrew led the bench unit in scoring, averaging 5.4 ppg on 42.4% shooting from the field as a true freshman. The Bismarck, ND, native looks to increase her production this season in an expanded role after the departure of Lexie Schneider, Megan Zander and Mariah McKeever.

MARAUDERS PROJECTED TO PLACE NINTH IN NSIC PRESEASON COACHES POLL
The NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll projected the Marauders to finish 9th in the conference this season. Last season, UMary took second and made it to the NSIC championship game for the first time in program history.

WELCOME BACK
The Marauders return two starters from last year's lineup G Ryleigh Wacha and F Addison Rozell both have multiple years of starting experience.

Notable key bench returners include G Bergan Kinnebrew, C Moriku Hakim, G Zoe Velde, G Chloe Pfau and C Cassie Erickson.

Additional returners include C Allison Undlin, G Anna Lenzen and G Emily Jaenke.

NEW
The Marauders add two freshmen guards to their roster Brenna Dick (West Fargo, ND) and Eden Fridley (Bismarck, ND). UMary also added transfer guard Ava Interrante, who spent four seasons at Division I Valparaiso University.

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