MSU women’s basketball falls to UMD in opening round of NCAA Tournament

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota State women’s basketball team battled Minnesota Duluth in the opening round of this year’s NCAA Tournament on Friday.

MSU falls by a final of 72-63.

Former Mankato East star Lexi Karge led the Bulldogs with 16 points in the contest.

Natalie Bremer netted 18 points for Minnesota State to lead all scorers in the game.

The Mavericks season comes to a close with a record of 29-3.

This year’s seniors were part of four NCAA Tournament teams and helped the Mavericks lift a national title in 2024.

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