MARSHALL, Minn.- Southwest Minnesota State women's basketball gets set to begin the home stretch of the 2017-18 regular season facing a pair of NSIC North opponents beginning with Minot State on Friday night at 6 p.m., followed by Saturday's Hawaiian Night game against U-Mary at 5 p.m.

SMSU Quick Hits
- Senior forward, Lauren Hedlund, became the 19th member of the SMSU women's basketball 1,000 career points club earlier this season against UIU
- Hedlund also enters the weekend 21 rebounds shy of moving into the top-5 in career rebounds at SMSU
- Head Coach, Tom Webb, enters his second season at the helm to the SMSU women's basketball program after spending eight seasons at Cameron University in Lawton, Okla.
- SMSU gets set to host a pair of NSIC opponents this weekend including its annual "Hawaiian Night" on Saturday
- Caleigh Rodning currently ranks in the NSIC's top-10 in rebounding (total, offensive and defensive), free throw percentage, and ranks 12th in scoring
- Taylor Holicky's six blocked shots at USF made her the first SMSU player since 2007 to have at least five blocked shots in a single game

Weekend Recap (1/26-27)
-  SMSU overcame a 19-point deficit to get within four at MSU Moorhead, but were unable to create offense down the stretch in a 66-51 loss to begin the weekend
- SMSU were then in a tight game with Northern State into the second half before the Wolves pulled away in a 79-62 loss for SMSU on Saturday
- The Mustangs shot just 37 percent as a team against MSU Moorhead as SMSU put up its fourth lowest point total of the season (51)
- SMSU shot 44 percent as a team against Northern State but went just 7 of 20 in the second half
- Caleigh Rodning put up double digits in both games over the weekend with 10 on Friday night at MSU Moorhead followed by a 13-point night at Northern State
- Erin Baxter led the Mustangs with 15 points on 7 of 11 shooting on Saturday at Northern State
 
Minot State: Game Preview
            Minot State Team Notes
- 2016-17 Record: 4-25, 2-20 NSIC
- 2017-18 Record: 11-9, 8-8 NSIC
- Minot State extended their winning streak to five games with a weekend sweep over Winona State (76-50) and Upper Iowa (85-57) last weekend
- The five-game winning streak in NSIC play is the longest winning streak for Minot State in conference play since joining the NSIC
- Minot State improved to 9-1 when scoring 70 or more points this season, including 3-0 when scoring 80 or more points
- The Beavers tallied a 91-53 advantage in rebounding last weekend
- Holly Johnson averaged 15.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and two steals in two games while posting a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds vs. Winona State
- Kari Clements averaged 14 points on the weekend while shooting 66.7 percent from the field and 55.5 percent from three-point range
            Series History
- The Mustangs are 3-3 all-time against Minot State
- SMSU has won the past two matchups including a 52-41 win over the Beavers last February in Minot, N.D.
- SMSU is 2-3 against Minot State in conference games
- The Mustangs are 1-1 all-time versus Minot State at home
- SMSU won the first ever matchup in November of 2011, 72-60 in Minot, N.D.
            Game Coverage
- SMSU vs MISU will be broadcast on 105.1 FM KARL with Ryan Rohlik and Anthony Rohlik handling the play-by-play for SMSU basketball
- The game can also be viewed online at SMSUmustangs.com
 
U-Mary: Game Preview
            U-Mary Team Notes
- 2016-17 Record: 15-16, 10-12 NSIC
- 2017-18 Record: 11-11, 7-9 NSIC
- Marauders claimed their second straight home sweep with 73-38 win over Upper Iowa and 81-64 win over Winona State
- U-Mary has won four straight home games and won 5 of 6 games overall
- The Marauders came out of halftime and dominated the third quarter against both UIU and WSU by a combined 39-16
- Gabbie Bohl averaged 22.5 ppg and 8.0 rpg last weekend
- Cassie Askvig posted a pair of double doubles last weekend with 22 points and 11 rebounds against the Peacocks
- Askvig added 10 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and three blocks against Winona State
            Series History
- U-Mary leads the all-time series, 11-3
- U-Mary has won six straight dating back to January of 2012
- The last win for SMSU was an 80-69 win back in January of 2011
- The last three games between SMSU and U-Mary have all been forced into overtime, with U-Mary winning all three
- SMSU just 1-6 all-time at home against U-Mary with its lone home win coming in December of 2009 (62-58 SMSU win)
            Game Coverage
- SMSU vs U-Mary will be broadcast on 105.1 FM KARL with Ryan Rohlik and Anthony Rohlik handling the play-by-play for SMSU basketball
- The game can also be viewed online at SMSUmustangs.com
 
Recipe for Success
            In its four wins this season, SMSU has:
- Committed 13 or fewer turnovers
- Held opponents to 35 percent shooting or below
- Combined for at least 11 assists as a team and attempted at least 61 field goals
- Tied or outrebounded its opponent, pulling in at least 37 total rebounds as a team
- Been led in scoring by Caleigh Rodning who has 18.8 ppg and has shot 54 percent (21 of 39) from the field
 
Hedlund: Attacking the Glass
- Entering the weekend, senior forward, Lauren Hedlund, sits just 21 rebounds shy of moving into the top-5 all-time in career rebounds at SMSU
                                    SMSU Career Rebounds
            1.         913                  Julie Thein (275o-638d) - 1987-91
            2.         895                  Lillie Brown (313o-582d) - 1992-96
            3.         798                  Anne Pryor (94 games) - 1978-82
            4.         729                  Mary Becker (71 games) - 1978-81
            5.         689                  Andrea Schreier (178o-511d) - 1997-01
            6.         668                  Lauren Hedlund (287o-381d) - 2014-18
 
NSIC Stats (Conference Games Only)
Player/ Team                            Category                        NSIC Rk.
SMSU                                      FT Pct- .773                         4
SMSU                                      Reb.- 38.1 rpg                      5
SMSU                                      Off Reb.- 13.1 orpg              3
SMSU                                      Off. Reb. Pct.- .346              4
Caleigh Rodning                      Scoring- 13.2 ppg             T-12
Caleigh Rodning                      Reb.- 7.5 rpg                       8
Caleigh Rodning                      Off. Reb.- 2.3 rpg                8
Caleigh Rodning                      Def. Reb- 5.2 rpg                8
Caleigh Rodning                      FT Pct.- .826                      12
Erin Baxter                              Scoring- 11.9 ppg             T-22
Abuk Akoi                                Blocks- 1.4 bpg                 T-9
  
SMSU Home and Away
- Below is a breakdown of the Mustangs' stats in home games and road/ neutral games during the 2017-18 season
                                    W-L     FG%    3-FG% FT%     REB     PTS      TO
Home:                         3-5       .384     .314     .750     42.0     68.5     15.5
Away/ Neutral:           1-10     .355     .263     .752     35.2     59.7     16.7
 
SMSU in the R/A
            Year                 Overall            NSIC                Non-Conf.
            1996-97           6-5                   2-3                   4-2
            1997-98           5-6                   3-3                   2-3
            1998-99           11-2                 6-0                   5-2
            1999-00           11-3                 7-2                   4-1
            2000-01           12-0                 9-0                   3-0
            2001-02           11-2                 8-1                   3-1
            2002-03           11-3                 7-2                   4-1
            2003-04           4-8                   2-1
            2004-05           10-4                 5-2                   5-2
            2005-06           5-9                   3-4                   2-5
            2006-07           5-8                   3-6                   2-2
            2007-08           5-9                   2-7                   3-2
            2008-09           9-6                   4-6                  
            2009-10           10-5                 6-4                  
            2010-11           6-7                   5-6                   1-1
            2011-12           3-9                   3-8                   0-1
            2012-13           2-10                 1-10                 1-0
            2013-14           3-9                   2-9                   1-0
            2014-15           3-11                 3-8                   0-3
            2015-16           3-12                 2-9                   1-3
            2016-17           0-11                 0-11                 0-0
            2017-18           3-5                   2-5                   1-0
               Totals:          137-145           84-113             53-31
 
SMSU Individual Player Notes
Reinhart Notes: Led the Mustangs in scoring with 18 points after knocking down 4 of 4 three point attempts against St. Cloud State (12/9) ... has started all 19 games for SMSU so far this season … signed with SMSU during early signing period on Nov. 10, 2016
Stelter Notes: Tied her career high with 15 points at Concordia-St. Paul (1/19) ... has led the Mustangs in assists in nine games this season ... signed with SMSU during early signing period on Nov. 10, 2016
Rodning Notes: Led the Mustangs in assists in both games last weekend ... scored career high 26 points against BSU (1/13) ... posted her fourth double-double this season and 14th of her career vs UMC (1/12) … named to NSIC All-Freshman team in 2016-17 ... posted eight straight double-doubles last season
Bonestroo Notes: Has appeared in 14 games for SMSU this year ... had team high three assists in career debut vs MWSU (11/10) … signed with SMSU during early signing period on Nov. 10, 2016
Bohler Notes: Has played in 61 career games ... signed with SMSU during the late signing period on April 16, 2014
Wenning Notes: Has appeared in 14 career games ... signed with SMSU during early signing period on Nov. 13, 2013
E. Buysse Notes: Connected on 3 of 4 three point attempts against Waldorf (11/18) ... appeared in 19 games as a true freshman ... scored career high 11 points at MSU last season (2/17)
Teske Notes: Tied her season high with seven points at Winona State (1/5) ... went 3 of 5 shooting overall against UIU (12/1) ... signed with SMSU during early signing period on Nov. 10, 2016
S. Buysse Notes: Has made 10 starts on the season in the Mustangs' backcourt ... had a career high 22 points against UMD (12/8), her first 20 point game of her career ... Led SMSU in scoring with 18 points against Waldorf (11/18) … has appeared in 54 career games with 45 starts ... averaged 7.3 ppg and 2.7 rpg in 2016-17
Hutton Notes: Made her SMSU debut vs MWSU (11/10) … had five rebounds vs FHSU … signed with SMSU during early signing period on Nov. 10, 2016
Baxter Notes: Has led SMSU in scoring six times this year with a career high 25 points at Concordia-St. Paul (1/19) ... made her SMSU debut vs MWSU (11/10) … signed with SMSU during early signing period on Nov. 10, 2016
Hedlund Notes: Posted her 12th career double-double with 12 points and 12 boards agaisnt UMC (1/12) ... had seven points to become 19th member of SMSU 1,000 career points club against Upper Iowa (12/1) ... ranks 6th in school history in career rebounds (668) ... ranked fourth in the NSIC in rebounding last season with 8.6 rpg (conf. only)
Akoi Notes: Has team leading 31 blocks on the season ... scored career high 10 points against WSC (12/31) … had four blocks in her first career game vs MWSU (11/10) … Signed with SMSU during early signing period on Nov. 10, 2016
Holicky Notes: Became first player since 2007 to have five or more blocks with six blocks at USF (11/25) ... Started all 27 games in 2016-17 … Eighth in SMSU history with 4.4 defensive rebounds per game for her career