SMSU versus Bethany Lutheran GAME ROSTERS (Print)
today
- SMSU welcomes Bethany Lutheran (Division III) today for a non-conference match-up, with tip-off set for 4 p.m.
series history
- Today will be the second meeting between SMSU and BLC, with the Mustangs leading 1-0 in the all-time series.
- The Mustangs picked up a 96-52 win over Bethany Lutheran last season.
MUSTANG TIP-OFF TIDBITS
- In the current NSIC stats, SMSU leads the league in scoring margin (22.8), field goal pct. (49.2), and rebounding margin (10.6), while ranking second in scoring offense (86.2), third in 3-point field goal pct. (37.1), fourth in assists (15.80), and sixth in blocked shots (3.80).
- Stoltzman ranks third in the league in scoring (21.2), second in field goal pct. (59.7), and sixth in steals (1.8), while Swanson ranks fourth in rebounding (8.4) and fifth in field goal pct. (52.6). Nielsen ranks fourth in the conference in blocks per game (2.2).
- SMSU shot a season-high 54 percent versus Chadron State (Neb.) and has shot 50 percent or higher twice this season.
- SMSU dished out a season-high 22 assists in the victory over Augsburg.
Mustangs by the numbers
- On the season, SMSU has four players averaging double figures in scoring, and five averaging over seven points per game. Bri Stoltzman leads the way at 21.2 ppg while leading the team in field goals made, assists, and steals.
- Audrey Swanson ranks second on the team averaging 15.0 ppg and leads the team in rebounding with 8.4 rpg. She has also recorded seven steals and a pair of double-doubles.
- Peyton Blandin ranks third averaging 14.0 ppg and is second with 18 made free throws.
- True freshman Nicole Maenke is fourth on SMSU with 10.2 ppg and leads the Mustangs with 11 3-pointers.
- Natalie Nielsen averages 7.4 ppg, 7.2 rpg and 2.2 bpg.
- SMSU is shooting 49 percent from the field, 37 percent from 3-point range, 72 percent from the free throw line, and is plus-10.6 in rebound margin. The Mustangs average 86 points per game.
SMSU IN THE NCAA STATS
- In the latest Division II national statistics (Nov. 24), SMSU ranks No. 7 in free throws made per game (18.40), ninth in field goal pct. (49.2) and scoring offense (86.2), 19th in scoring margin (22.8), and 23rd in rebound margin (10.6).
- Bri Stoltzman ranks 13th in scoring (21.2) and 27th in field goal pct. (59.7), while Natalie Nielsen ranks 18th in blocks per game (2.20) and 22nd in total blocks (11).
- Nicole Maenke ranks 13th in the nation in 3-point field goal pct. (57.9).
bethany lutheran NOTES
- 2024-25 Record: 1-4 overall, 0-0 UMAC
- Head Coach: Emma Purfeerst, 2nd season, 8-22
- Bethany Lutheran is 1-5 on the season after a 79-67 loss to St. Olaf College on Tuesday.
- Gianna Klarenbeek leads the Vikings offense averaging 12.7 ppg, and adds a team-high 2.0 apg.
- Aubrea Kor ranks second in scoring at 11.0 ppg and adds a team-high 15 free throws..
- Julianna Ewald ranks third with 9.2 ppg and ranks first defensively with 3.7 rpg.
- BLC is shooting 38 percent from the field, 17 percent from 3-point range, and 64 percent from the free throw line and is minus-2.5 in rebound margin. The Vikings average 65 points per game with a minus-7.7 scoring margin.