St. Cloud State
2-3,0-1NSIC
#8 Minnesota State
6-0,1-0NSIC
Turnovers Plague Huskies in 110-81 Loss to No. 8 Minnesota State
11/26/2025 1:30:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Mavericks score 51 points off 35 Huskies turnovers
Mankato, MN. – St. Cloud State Women's Basketball (2-3, 0-1 NSIC) were defeated in their conference opener as they fell 110-81 to No. 8 Minnesota State Tuesday evening. St. Cloud State turned the ball over 35 times resulting in 51 points for the Mavericks.
Three minutes into the first quarter, it was the Mavericks who burst out to an early 10-4 lead. A three by Alana Zarneke weathered the early storm as the Huskies stayed within striking distance. The next three minutes saw Mankato start to take control as they extended their lead to 10 points with a 10-3 run to lead 20-10. SCSU's defense picked up over the final few minutes of the quarter and Kristi Kottke scored the final four points of the frame as the Huskies only trailed by five at the end of one. The Mavericks continued their relentless defensive pressure into the second quarter as they grew their lead back up to double-digits. Timely makes by the Huskies were crucial as they did not let go of the rope. Despite 19 turnovers in the first half, SCSU went into halftime trailing 51-38.
Out of the break, Mankato opened the third with a 9-0 run as they quickly grew their lead to 22 points. The rest of the game garnered similar results to the first half as the Mavericks took advantage of the turnover woes by SCSU. St. Cloud State trailed by 16+ points the remainder of the game with their biggest deficit being 29 points. The Huskies would ultimately fall 110-81 in their first conference game of the season.
Top Huskies
- Jada Eggebrecht led the Huskies in scoring with 18 points on an efficient 6/11 shooting. Eggebrecht shot 4/6 from three and totaled three rebounds, two assists, and three stocks.
- Abigail O'Reilly scored 15 points on a perfect 5/5 shooting. She also made five of her seven free throws and grabbed five rebounds and nabbed two steals.
- Alana Zarneke tallied 13 points, four rebounds, and two assists and steals.
Notables
- St. Cloud State is now 67-49 all-time against Minnesota State and have lost five consecutive games.
- The Huskies led the game in three-pointers made (9-5), and free throws made (18-15).
- Paige Lambe was the final Husky to score in double-figures as she tallied 10 points on 4/6 shooting.
- Kristi Kottke totaled nine points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
- CJ Adamson recorded five points and assists along with three rebounds.
- Brynn Olson scored four points and dished three assists.
- Halle Vande Hey compiled four rebounds to go with two points.
- The trio of freshman in Elise Groppoli, Annika Peper, and Laynie Meister all made their Huskies debut. Meister recorded her first career points.
Up Next
St. Cloud State will be back in action on Saturday, November 29 as they take on Alaska Fairbanks in their home opener. Tip-off is set for 3:00 p.m. at Halenbeck Hall.
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