SIOUX FALLS, SD – The University of Mary women's basketball team prepares for a two-game road trip, starting in Sioux Falls, SD, against the University of Sioux Falls on Friday, January 16, at 7:30 pm. The Marauders then challenge Southwest Minnesota State University on Saturday, January 17, at 7 pm in Marshall, MN.

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THE RECORD
UMary is 14-5 overall and 7-3 in the NSIC. The Marauders are currently ranked 2^nd in the NSIC North standings and 4^th in the overall conference standings.

LAST TIME OUT
The Marauders fell at home 92-60 to #2 Minnesota State University, Mankato, before rallying back to take down St. Cloud State University 79-67. 

Bergan Kinnebrew led all scorers with 18 points while also producing six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Allison Undlin scored 17 points and grabbed four boards. Emily Jaenke had 12 points off the bench, knocking down four treys. Anna Lenzen recorded 10 points and four rebounds, shooting 4-of-7 from the field.

STAT LEADERS
Bergan Kinnebrew is second in the NCAA in points scored (394) and points per game (23.2). She is shooting 49% from the floor, 40% from three, and 86.3% from the free-throw line. She leads the Marauders in assists (4.1 apg) and steals (1.7 spg). Kinnebrew is 1st in the NSIC in scoring, 8^th in field goal percentage, 6^th in free throw percentage, 4^th in assists, 22^nd in rebounding, 15^th in assist/turnover ratio, 17^th in minutes played, 15^th in steals, and 18^th in three pointers made per game (1.5). 

Allison Undlin holds the most rebounds (7.9 rpg) and blocks (37) on the team. The Mohall, ND, native is second on the team in scoring (13.4 ppg) on a team-best 60% from the field. She ranks 7^th in the nation in total blocks and 19^th in total rebounds. Undlin is 1^st in the NSIC in total blocks, field goal percentage, 2^nd in blocks per game (2.0), 4^th in rebounding, and 19^th in scoring.

Emily Jaenke leads all bench scorers on the Marauders, averaging 8.6 ppg on a team-best 49.4% shooting from behind the arc. She leads the NSIC three-point field goal percentage and ranks 10th in the NSC in 3-point field goals made per game (2.1).

Eden Fridley leads the team in assist/turnover ratio (2.1) and is second in assists per game (3.9). Fridley is 3^rd in total assists (74) in the NSIC, 3^rd in assist/turnover ratio, and 5^th in assists per game.

OPPO RESEARCH – USF
The University of Sioux Falls is 8-8 overall and 5-5 in the Northern Sun.  The Cougars are ranked 5^th in the NSIC South and 8^th in the overall conference standings. Sophomore guard Anna Vaaler leads the team in scoring (20.3 ppg) and rebounding (7.7 rpg). Vaaler ranks 4^th in the conference in scoring and 5^th in rebounding. Freshman center Krista Langager leads USF in field goal percentage (57.1%) and is second in scoring (15.8 ppg) and rebounding (7.1 rpg).

OPPO RESEARCH – SMSU
Southwest Minnesota State University is 8-7 overall and 6-4 in the Northern Sun. The Mustangs are ranked third in the NSIC South and fifth in the overall conference standings. Senior forward Audrey Swanson leads the team in scoring (16.4 ppg) and assists (2.9 apg). Junior forward Natalie Nielson holds the most rebounds on SMSU, averaging 8.3 rpg, which ranks third in the conference. Sophomore guard Nicole Maenke is second in scoring on the Mustangs, averaging 15.2 ppg on 46% from the field.

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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