Wayne State caps a four-game homestand this weekend hosting NSIC cross division games vs. Bemidji State Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. and Minnesota Crookston Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in Rice Auditorium. This weekend marks the switch from women playing first in league doubleheaders to the men’s game played first for the rest of the NSIC regular season. The Wildcats are 12-6 overall and a four-way tie for second in the NSIC South at 7-5 in league play. Bemidji State starts the weekend with identical 12-6 overall and 7-5 league marks (4th-NSIC North) while Minnesota Crookston opens the weekend at 1-17 and 0-12 in league play. Last season, UMC beat the Wildcats in Crookston 75-59 followed by a 77-71 road win at Bemidji State.
The Wayne State College women’s basketball team returns to action Friday evening when they host Bemidji State (5-11, 2-10 NSIC) at 7:30 p.m. and Minnesota Crookston (8-10, 7-5 NSIC) Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Starting this weekend, the final 10 NSIC doubleheaders will feature the men’s game first followed by the women’s game. WSC is looking to end a five game losing streak after dropping home games last weekend to Minot State 70-57 and the University of Mary 56-49. The ‘Cats are tied for fourth in the NSIC South at 5-7 and 9-7 overall. Bemidji State is 5-11 and 2-10 in the NSIC North while Minnesota Crookston starts the weekend fourth place in the NSIC North at 7-5 in the league and 8-10 overall. Last season WSC lost at Bemidji State 60-51 while last year’s matchup at Minnesota Crookston was canceled due to COVID.
