GAME NOTES

OPENING TIP
The Southwest Minnesota State women's basketball team (2-8, 1-5 NSIC) will look to end a five-game losing skid--while breaking in the New Year--when they host Minnesota, Crookston (4-5, 1-4 NSIC) on Saturday, Jan. 1 at 4 p.m. The Mustangs will then battle MSU Moorhead (7-2, 4-1 NSIC) at 3 p.m. on Sunday.