Here is a look at the records. While its true that the Mavericks are tough (like playing against a corned, wounded animal) UND has been pretty successful against the Mavericks.
UND vs. Minnesota State
All-Time Series
All-Time: UND leads 29-10-7 (.707)
In Grand Forks: UND leads 17-6-3 (.712)
In Mankato: UND leads 12-4-4 (.700)
Neutral: None
Last 10: UND leads 8-1-1 (.850) - See Below
Date Location Result Note
10-27-06 Mankato W, 5-4
10-28-06 Mankato W, 8-5
02-09-07 Grand Forks W, 8-4
02-10-07 Grand Forks T, 4-4 Overtime
03-09-07 Grand Forks W, 5-2 WCHA 1st round
03-10-07 Grand Forks W, 2-1 WCHA 1st round
01-18-08 Mankato W, 2-1
01-19-08 Mankato W, 5-3
10-17-08 Mankato L, 1-5
10-18-08 Mankato W, 4-3
You are correct, UND have been pretty successful against the Mav's the last few years. But I was at both games early in the year in Mankato and MSU seemed to really take it to the Sioux and really should have swept the series. But I know it's a long season and UND could definitely give it back to the Mav's this weekend. We'll just have to see if MSU comes into the series with the confidence of knowing they outplayed them earlier in the year or if the Sioux sees this as a chance for a little pay back and jumps on them early and often. Should be a great series.
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