BISMARCK, ND – The University of Mary women's basketball team looks to remain unbeaten at home as the Marauders host #2 Minnesota State University, Mankato, on Friday, January 9, at 7:30 pm in the McDowell Activity Center. UMary then welcomes St. Cloud State University on Saturday, January 10, at 5:30 pm.

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

AFTER THE ACTION
Marauders fans should make plans to stop at Buffalo Wild Wings following all UMary home games. 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 Athletics!

WHITE OUT GAMES – FRIDAY
Starting with Friday's basketball doubleheader against Minnesota State, every Friday home basketball game will be a "White Out Game". Get a free shirt this Friday and cheer on the Marauders starting at 5:30 in the MAC!

THE RECORD
UMary is 13-4 overall and 6-2 in the NSIC. The Marauders are currently ranked 2^nd in the NSIC North standings and third in the overall conference standings.

LAST TIME OUT
The Marauders defeated Bismarck State College 100-59 at home, the most points scored by the Marauders since 2019. UMary then took down Minot State University 79-64 on the road.

Bergan Kinnebrew, the NSIC's leading scorer, recorded 38 points to go along with six rebounds and three assists. The Bismarck, ND, native shot 12-of-19 from the field, 3-of-6 from behind the arc, and 11-of-13 from the free-throw line. Kinnebrew has scored 30 points or more in four games this season.

STAT LEADERS
Bergan Kinnebrew is secondin the NCAA in points scored (361) and points per game (24.1). She is shooting 49.3% from the floor, 42.1% from three, and 89% from the free-throw line. Kinnebrew is 1st in the NSIC in scoring, 7^th in field goal percentage, 4^th in free throw percentage, 5^th in assists, 20^th in rebounding, 15^th in assist/turnover ratio, 15^th in minutes played, 19^th in steals, and 15^th in three pointers made (1.6). 

Allison Undlin holds the most rebounds (7.9 rpg) and blocks (34) on the team. The Mohall, ND, native is second on the team in scoring (13.2 ppg) on a team-best 59.4% from the field. She ranks 7^th in the nation in total blocks and 16^th in total rebounds. Undlin is 1^st in the NSIC in total blocks, 2^nd in blocks per game (2.0), 2^nd in field goal percentage, 4^th in rebounding, and 20^th in scoring.

Eden Fridley leads the team in assists per game (4.0) and assist/turnover ratio (2.1). Fridley is 3^rd in total assists (68) in the NSIC, 2^nd in assist/turnover ratio, and 4^th in assists per game (4.0 apg).

Emily Jaenke leads all bench scorers on the Marauders, averaging 8.2 ppg on a team-best 47.8% shooting from behind the arc. She ranks 10^th in in the NSC in 3-point field goals made per game (1.9).

KINNEBREW NAMED NSIC NORTH PLAYER OF THE WEEK
For the second time this season, Bergan Kinnebrew has been named NSIC North Division Player of the Week. Kinnebrew averaged 25 points per game and 5.50 rebounds per game in wins over Bismarck State College and Minot State College. She shot 60% from the field, 43% from three, and 89% from the free-throw line over the two games. 

The Bismarck, ND, native recorded 38 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals in the Marauders 79-64 win over Minot State. Kinnebrew went 12-of-19 from the field, 3-of-6 from behind the arc, and 11-of-13 from the free-throw line against the Beavers. She posted 12 points and five rebounds in a 100-59 win over Bismarck State.  

OPPO RESEARCH – MSU
Minnesota State University, Mankato, is 14-0 overall and 8-0 in the Northern Sun. The Mavericks are ranked #2 in the nation and 1^st in the NSIC. Senior guard Natalie Bremer is second in the NSIC in scoring, averaging 21.1 ppg on 51.7% shooting from the field and 41.7% from three. Senior guard Hannah Herzig leads MSU in assists (3.2 apg) and steals (3.5 spg). The Mavericks defense has been relentless this season, as they lead in the NCAA in turnovers created with 305, averaging 35.5 turnovers per game from their opponents.

OPPO RESEARCH – SCSU
St. Cloud State University is 4-9 overall and 1-7 in the NSIC. The Huskies rank eighth in the NSIC South and 16^th in the overall conference standings. Senior guard Jada Eggebracht leads the team in scoring, averaging 13.3 ppg. Sophomore guard Kristi Kottke leads SCSU in rebounding (5.8 rpg), averaging 25.5 minutes per game off the bench. Sophomore guard Rachel Kottke has the most assists (47) on the Huskies.  

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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