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November 17, 2015

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[ 1 - 1 ] [ 0 - 0 ]MADISON, Wis. --- The Minnesota State women's basketball team wrapped up its �nal exhibition contest of the season 11/8 as it fell to the University of Wisconsin 84-48.

A pair of Mavericks including sophomore Claire Ziegler and sophomore Logan Anderson each recorded 10 points in the game, with Ziegler hauling in a team-leading 10 rebounds for a double-double. Senior McKenzie Hoelmenn added �ve points and eight rebounds, while freshman Taylor Paulsrud notched a team-high two blocks.

As a team, MSU hauled in 43 rebounds and passed out nine assists, while forcing 13 Wisconsin turnovers.

Tessa Cichy paced the Badger o�ense with 22 points, while Avyanna Young notched a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Dakota Whyte added 20 points as well, while Marsha Howard hauled in 11 rebounds.

The score remained close throughout most of the �rst quarter, with the Badges leading 7-3 after the �rst �ve minutes. Wisconsin would eventually build a double-digit lead in the �nal seconds of the �rst quarter, before taking a 43-22 lead into halftime.

The Badgers would control the pace in the third quarter, but in the fourth quarter the Mavericks would outscore Wisconsin 22-17 as the Badgers went on to claim the 84-48 win.

The Mavericks open their season on Wednesday, Nov. 18, as they travel to Joplin, Mo., to take on Missouri Southern State. The opening tip is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

JOPLIN, Mo. --- It proved to be a team e�ort Saturday evening as Minnesota State saw �ve Mavericks score at least 10 points in its 79-67 victory over Missouri Southern State. With the win MSU improves to 1-1 on the season, while MSSU falls to 1-1. The �rst half saw a close game early on as the Lions held a one point lead at 13-12 with 11:32 to go in the half. MSSU was able to extend its lead to seven at 25-18 after a layup by Taylor Lester with just 5:29 to go in the half. The Mavericks would respond with a 7-0 run to knot up the score at 25 but the Lions were able to take a 31-28 lead into halftime.

Junior Jon Fuqua led the Mavericks with 11 points and �ve rebounds in the �rst half, while senior Jalen Pendleton added �ve points, four rebounds and three assists. As a unit, MSU shot 30.3% from the �eld in the �rst half, to go along with 22 rebounds and seven assists. Taevaunn Prince led all scorers in the �rst half with 13 points.

The Mavericks wasted no time in the second half as they grabbed the lead at 35-32 with 18:55 to go in the game. MSU built a 10-point lead at 61-51 with 7:10 to go, but the Lions were able to get back within three of the Mavericks at 68-65 with 1:48 remaining.

This was as close as the Lions would get to the Mavericks as Pendleton scored the game's next eight points to put MSU up 76-65 with 39 seconds left. MSU would go on to lock down the 79-67 win. Pendleton �nished his day with a team-high 17 points, including a perfect 8-of-8 showing from the line. Fuqua recorded his �rst career double-double as a Maverick as he notched 13 points and 10 rebounds. Senior Snoop Viser and junior Mike Busack each chipped in with 13 points, with Viser adding a team-leading eighth assists, while sophomore TJ Lake recorded 10 points, including a 3-of-3 showing from behind the arc.

As a team, MSU shot 41.2% from the �eld, to go along with a 16-of-19 (.842) showing from the charity stripe. The Mavericks also forced 10 MSSU turnovers, while passing out 16 assists. Prince led the Lions with 29 points and 17 rebounds, while Greg Renfroe tallied 10 points and four rebounds.

The Mavericks return to Taylor Center for their next four games beginning Wednesday as they take on Clarke College. The opening tip is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

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PLAYER PROFILES

#1 Jalen Pendleton

Forward | 6-2 | Senior | Lakeville, Minn.

2014-15Competed in all 31 games for the Purple and Gold... Averaged 4.4 points and 4.2 rebounds a game... Logged 15.2 minutes a game... Shot 40% (55-139) from the �eld... Pulled in 131 total rebounds and tallied 25 assists, 14 steals and seven blocks during the year.

2013-14Saw action in six games for MSU...Averaged 9.7 minutes a game...Recorded 16 points and 12 rebounds while connecting on 63% (7-11) of shots.

High SchoolEarned three varsity letters for her e�orts on the hardwood in addition to being named team captain for her junior and senior campaigns for Lakeville North... Helped the Panthers to three straight conference championships... Received all-conference honorable mention for her e�orts during her junior and senior campaigns.

PersonalDaughter of John and Kim Hoelmenn... Majoring in nursing.

Guard | 6-52 | Senior | Evansville, Ind.

Southern IllinoisA native of Evansville, Ind., Pendelton played the last three seasons at Southern Illinois...As a freshman, Pendleton averaged 4.4 points and 2.1 rebounds per game and was named the Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week...During his sophomore season, he was named to the MVC All-Bench Team as he �nished third on the team in scoring with an average of 9.1 points per game...As a junior, Pendleton made 14 starts in 32 games as he scored 212 points and passed out 51 assists...His 51 assists and 34 steals both ranked second on the team.

High SchoolNamed the Evansville Courier and Press Metro Player of the Year during the 2011-12 season...Averaged 21.2 points and 7.9 rebounds per game as a senior...Received an all-state honorable mention during his senior season.

PersonalJalen is the son of Stacy and Dion Pendleton...Born August 1, 1993.

#45 McKenzie Hoelmenn

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Upcoming Games

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLNovember 18

at Missouri Southern St. | 5:30pmJoplin, MO

MEN’S BASKETBALLNovember 18

vs. Clarke College | 7:00pmBresnan ArenaNovember 19

at Missouri Wester St. | 6:00pmSt. Joseph, MO

SPECIAL FEATURE

MSU men’s basketball alumnus, Jadee Jones (2007-2009), needs our help. Jadee, his wife Thuy, and their two kids Treyus (2) and Hosea (10 months) had a �re destroy their entire home in October. If interested in helping, please go to their Give Forward page by clicking HERE.

About Jadee Jones: Jadee Jones, older half-brother of Tyus Jones, transfered from Furman State University to Minnesota State in 2007. He played his last two years here and worked in the Admissions o�ce after college. He is now the head coach for the junior varsity in Apple Valley, MN and an assistant coach for the varisty team.

November 20vs. Waldorf | 7:00pm

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