NDSU women’s basketball has high goals at the Husky Classic in Seattle

The North Dakota State (NDSU) women’s basketball team, currently 6-4, will compete in the Husky Classic this week in Seattle. They face the University of Washington on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. CT, followed by a matchup against Boise State on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. CT. After a narrow loss to Tulane, the Bison are looking to bounce back with strong performances in this tournament.

Through the numbers

• NDSU has held five teams to 59 points or fewer this season.
• Marisa Frost leads the way with an average of 15.4 points over the last five games.

Yes but

NDSU has struggled against Power Four opponents, posting a 2-9 record under head coach Jory Collins. They recently faced Minnesota and lost 69-65 in the WNIT Super 16, illustrating the challenge of competing at this level.

state of affairs

• NDSU is preparing for its first-ever meeting with Washington.
• The Bison are 1-1 in their all-time series against Boise State, with a win in their last meeting.

What’s next?

Following the Husky Classic, NDSU will host Dakota Wesleyan on December 29th to build momentum for the remainder of the season.

Conclusion

Heading into the tournament, NDSU’s focus will be on improving its record against Power Four competitors while continuing to build on its strong defensive performance and scoring depth.