BEMIDJI, MN – The University of Mary women's basketball team prepares for a Minnesota road trip, starting against Bemidji State University on Thursday, December 18, at 7:30 pm in Bemidji, MN. The Marauders then challenge the University of Minnesota Duluth on Saturday, December 20, in Duluth, MN, at 3:30 pm.

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THE RECORD
UMary is 10-3 overall and 4-1 in the NSIC. The Marauders are currently ranked 2^nd in the NSIC North standings and third in the overall conference standings.

UNDLIN NAMED NSIC NORTH PLAYER OF THE WEEK
After a dominant performance in the paint last weekend, Allison Undlin was named NSIC North Division Player of the Week. Undlin becomes the second Marauder to be named Player of the Week, joining her teammate Bergan Kinnebrew, who earned that honor on 11/18/2025.

The Mohall, ND, native scored a career-best 20 points on 10-of-14 (71.4%) shooting from the floor in an 84-68 victory over the University of Minnesota Crookston. Undlin also contributed six rebounds and one block against UMC.

She continued her impressive run with a career-high 16 rebounds and four blocks in an 84-78 win over Minnesota State University Moorhead. The redshirt-sophomore posted another 20-point outing against the Dragons, showcasing her ability to shoot by knocking down four treys in the victory.

LAST TIME OUT
The Marauders went undefeated last weekend, earning wins over the University of Minnesota Crookston (84-68) and Minnesota State University Moorhead (84-78).

Emily Jaenke scored a team-best 22 points against UMC, shooting 6-of-10 from behind the arc. Bergan Kinnebrew returned to the UMary lineup against MSUM and recorded 26 points, eight assists, and six rebounds against the Dragons.

STAT LEADERS
Bergan Kinnebrew is second in the NCAA in points scored (262) and is second in points per game (23.8). She is shooting 48.2% from the floor, 41.9% from three, and 88.4% from the free-throw line. She leads the Marauders in assists per game (3.8) and steals per game (1.8). Kinnebrew leads the NSIC in scoring, 10^th in field goal percentage, 4^th in free throw percentage, 4^th in assists, 12^th in assist/turnover ratio, 14^th in minutes played, 12^th in steals (1.9), and 17^th in three pointers made (1.6).

Allison Undlin holds the most rebounds (8.2 rpg) and blocks (32) on the team. The Mohall, ND, native is second on the team in scoring (13.1 ppg) on a team-best 57.5% from the field. She ranks 4^th in the nation in total blocks, 15^th in blocks per game, and 9^th in total rebounds. Undlin is 1^st in the NSIC in blocks, 1^st in field goal percentage, 4^th in rebounding, and 21^st in scoring.

Emily Jaenke leads all bench scorers on the Marauders, averaging 8.7 ppg while shooting a team-best 50% from behind the arc. Jaenke ranks 1^st in the NSIC in 3-point field goal percentage and 8^th in 3-point field goals made per game (2.1) in the NSIC.

Eden Fridley leads the team in assist/turnover ratio (1.9). Fridley ranks 2^nd in the NSIC in assist/turnover ratio and 8^th in assists (3.6 apg).

OPPO RESEARCH – BSU
Bemidji State University is 6-3 overall and 3-2 in the Northern Sun. The Beavers are third in the NSIC North and are sixth in the overall conference standings. Senior forward Kassandra Caron leads the team in scoring, averaging 19.6 ppg on only 23.8 minutes per game. Freshman guard Evyn Eppinga is second on BSU in scoring (14.3 ppg) and assists (24). Sophomore guard Aubrey Heyer leads the Beavers in rebounding, averaging 7.2 boards per game.

OPPO RESEARCH – UMD
The University of Minnesota Duluth is 7-2 overall and 5-0 in the NSIC. The Bulldogs are first in the NSIC North and tied for first place in the overall conference standings.  Sophomore guard Claire Bjorge leads the team in scoring, averaging 14.2 ppg. Senior guard Myra Moorjani leads UMD in assists (2.9 apg) and is second in scoring (12.4 ppg). Senior forward Lexi Karge leads the Bulldogs in rebounding (5.3 rpg) and is third in scoring (10.6 ppg).

WELCOME BACK
UMary returns three starters from last year's lineup as G Bergan Kinnebrew, G Chloe Pfau, and G Eden Fridley look to see increased roles this season.
Notable key bench returners from last season include F Allison Undlin, G Anna Lenzen, F Cassie Erickson, G Emily Jaenke, and G Brenna Dick.

NEWCOMERS
The Marauders add five freshmen to the roster for the 2025-26 season. G Mashae Miller, Chloe Netzinger, F Senna Mooijekind, G Chloe Nuss, C Tory Jennissen, and G Grace Richardson will all look to make an immediate impact in their freshman campaigns.

COACHING STAFF
Rick Neumann enters his 14^th 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 last season. He achieved his 200^th win on 11.7.2025 against MSU Billings.

Haley Froelich enters her second 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 PLAYER TO WATCH
After being named to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference First Team last season, Bergan Kinnebrew was announced as the UMary women's basketball Player to Watch for the 2025-26 season.
Last year, Kinnebrew led the team in scoring, averaging 15.5 points per game. The Bismarck, ND, native shot 38.8% from the field, 35.2% from three, and 84.4% from the free-throw line. The junior ranked 9^th in the conference in scoring, 2^nd in free throw percentage, 16^th in three pointers made per game, and 23^rd in steals per game.

MARAUDERS PROJECTED TO FINISH 6^TH IN THE NSIC
The NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll projected the Marauders to finish 6th in the conference this season and 2^nd in the NSIC North. Last season, UMary finished tied for fifth in the NSIC during the regular season and was knocked out in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament.

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