SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- With a pair of games to play this weekend, the Augustana women's basketball team wraps up the regular season at the Elmen Center on Friday and Saturday. Coming off a weekend split on the road, the Vikings (20-9, 12-8 NSIC) are set to tip off vs. crosstown rival Sioux Falls on Friday at 5:30 p.m. and return to the jump circle Saturday vs. Southwest Minnesota State at 3:30 p.m. Friday's game will be broadcast on Midco Sports Network.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early and plan extra time for parking, especially on Friday. A-Club members should bring their season parking passes to access a designated parking area in the Elmen Center parking lot.

Friday's game has been designated a white-out and all Augustana fans are encouraged to wear white to the game. In addition, fans will be able to sign up for their chance to win a 50" UHD TV and wireless in-ear earphones courtesy of Midco, winners announced at Saturday's men's basketball game.
 
Most recently on the road, the Augustana women's basketball team used a big-time comeback to pick up their 20th win of the season vs. Minnesota State. In the 77-69 win, 10  Vikings cashed in on the score sheet. Leading the way was Lynsey Prosser who dropped a career-high 26 points.

Friday's win marked the 5th straight season that head coach Dave Krauth and the Vikings have won 20 or more games.

On Saturday in St. Paul, Augustana took Concordia-St. Paul down to the wire, but the Vikings could not finish in a 69-61 loss. In the loss, Prosser led the Vikings back-to-back days, connecting in on 21 points.

Closing in on the regular season, the Vikings are led by four double-digit scorers including  Shelby Selland with a team-high 13.6 points per game. Prosser (13.3), Vishe' Rabb (10.8) and Abby Hora (10.4) round out the scoring.

On the glass, Selland leads grabbing eight per game. The team still leads the nation in total boards with 1214.

Scouting Augustana:
• Augustana is 20-9 overall (12-8 NSIC) and is averaging 74.1 ppg.
• The Vikings are outscoring their opponents by 11.4 points per game, which is 2nd in the conference.
• Augustana is holding their opponents at just under 63 ppg.
• Augustana is shooting 41.4 percent from the field as a team, which sits the Vikings in 4th in the NSIC.
• Augustana is averaging 41 rebounds per game, which 1st in the nation with 1214 total boards.
• The Vikings dish out 15 assists per game, which is 4th in the NSIC, and sits them 8th in the nation with 436 total assists.
• Augustana is grabbing 10.7 steals per game, which places them 7th in the nation with 311 total steals.

Scouting University of Sioux Falls:
• The Cougars are led by Travis Traphagen, who is in his 11th season.
• USF comes into this conference matchup riding a six game win streak and with a 19-7 (14-6 NSIC) record.
• Overall, they are shooting 42.7 percent as a team from the field (704-1647).
• The Cougars are averaging 71.6 points per game through 26 games.
• USF is led by Kaley Hummel. Hummel is averaging  15.1 ppg, which is 7th in the NSIC.

Scouting Southwest Minnesota State:
• The Mustangs are led by 3rd-year head coach Tom Webb.
• SMSU comes into this NSIC matchup 12-13 (9-11 NSIC).
• Overall, they are shooting 39.3 percent as a team from the field (610-1654).
• The Mustangs are averaging 70.1 ppg while holding opponents to 69.1 points per contest.
• SMSU is led by Caleigh Rodning. Rodning is averaging 13.8 ppg, which is 12th in the NSIC.

NSIC Tournament First Round games:
Augustana men's and women's basketball will host NSIC Tournament First Round games on Wednesday, February 27th at the Sioux Falls Arena. The women's game will tipoff at 5:30pm, with the men to follow at approximately 7:30pm. Tickets will go on sale soon at GoAugie.com/tickets.  Additional information including opponents will be publicized as it is finalized.