GAMETIME: In the final weekend of the regular season, South Dakota (16-8, 10-6 in the NCC) will host Minnesota State-Mankato (9-16, 4-12 in the NCC) on Parent's Night on Friday, Feb. 22 and St. Cloud State (13-11, 8-8 in the NCC) on Senior Night on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the DakotaDome. Gametime is set for 6 p.m. on both nights. On Friday night, the Coyotes will recognize and honor the parents of the men's and women's basketball teams. On Saturday, South Dakota's lone senior Alissa Koronkiewicz will be recognized.

AT STAKE: While a North Central Conference title is out of the picture, South Dakota will try and maintain their hold on third place in the conference. In addition, the Coyotes will try and earn a home game in the upcoming Wells Fargo Finals set to begin on Feb. 26 and March 1-2. In a bunched up NCC, the conference champion will be decided this weekend between South Dakota State and North Dakota at Grand Forks on Saturday. However, there are a number of scenarios for the upcoming tournament. If South Dakota wins twice this weekend, they are guaranteed a first-round home game in the conference tourney. However, if the Coyotes lose once this weekend, there are a number of scenarios that could result in the Coyotes going on the road. Even the make-up of the seven teams in the tournament will not be decided until this weekend. Stay tuned.

QUICK TAKES: Minnesota State-Mankato has lost nine straight games, all conference games. South Dakota has won four of the last five games and 13 of the last 17 this season. St. Cloud has gone 2-2 in its last four games. PROBABLE STARTING LINE-UPS SOUTH DAKOTA PROBABLE STARTERS F - 23 - Julia Frie, 6'0, Jr., Byron, Minn. (9.4 ppg, 5.1 rpg) F - 42 - Heather Nelson, 5'10, Jr., Yankton, S.D. (11.1 ppg, 4.0 rpg) F - 15 - Mandy Koupal, 6'0, So., Wagner, S.D. (20.4 ppg, 9.5 rpg) G - 40 - Stacey Schooley, 5'9, So., Watertown, S.D. (3.8 ppg, 4.5 rpg., 3.0 apg) G - 14 - Krista Orsack, So., Sioux Falls, S.D. (9.8 ppg, 2.2 rpg)

TOP RESERVES F - 43 - Amanda Iverson, 6'0, Jr.,Vermillion, S.D. (7.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg) F - 44 - Alissa Koronkiewicz, 5'10, Sr., Peshtigo, Wis. (1.9 ppg, 2.5 rpg) G - 5 - Erin Case, 5'5, Fr., Sioux Falls, S.D. (3.1ppg, 2.7 rpg) G - 20 - Dawn Sudbeck, 5'2, So., Dimock, S.D. (3.2 ppg, 1.1 rpg)

MINNESOTA STATE MANKATO PROBABLE STARTERS G - 21 - Kim Curtis, 5'7, Jr., Coon Rapids, Minn. (5.2ppg, 1.6 rpg) G - 32 - Susan Salonek, 5'8, Jr., Elk River, Minn. (10.8 ppg, 2.0 rpg) F - 23 - Kris Wolle, 5'10, Jr., Mankato, Minn. (11.4 ppg, 5.3 rpg) F - 25 - Kristin Volk, 5'10, Jr., New Hampton, Iowa (7.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg) C - 50 - Jenny Groom, 6'0, Sr., Hudson, Wisc. (13.6 ppg, 9.1 rpg)

TOP RESERVES G - 10 - Janessa Collins, 5'9, Jr., Waunakee, Wisc. (2.1 ppg, 1.1 rpg.) G - 12 - Emily Birkholz, 5'7, Sr., St. James, Minn. (3.2 ppg, 1.2 rpg) G - 22 - Kelli Freeman, 5'10, So., West Des Moines, Iowa (6.8 ppg, 2.1 rpg) G/F - 24 - Hannah Stolba, 5'9, Fr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa (5.5 ppg, 3.6 rpg) C - 34 - Afor Nji, 6'2, So., Cedar Rapids, Iowa (3.4 ppg, 2.8 rpg) F - 45 - Kim Elg, 5'11, So., Bloomington, Minn. (2.7 ppg, 1.5 rpg)

ST. CLOUD STATE G - 11 - Nicole Persby, 5'9, Sr., N. St. Paul, Minn. (10.4 ppg, 4.79 apg, 4.1 rpg) G - 21 - Andrea Shogren, 5'10, So., Moorhead, Minn. (5.9 ppg, 2.5 rpg) G - 32 - Jessica Abrahams, 5'9, Jr., Detroit Lakes, Minn. (10.8 ppg, 3.6 rpg) C - 42 - Andrea Bennett, 5'10, Jr., Sandstone, Minn. (2.0ppg, 1.7 rpg) F - 43 - Tina Schreiner, 5'8, Sr., Cold Spring, Minn. (20.3 ppg, 10.1 rpg) TOP RESERVES G - 35 - Lynnea Salscheider, 5'10, Fr., Thornton, Colo. (4.2 ppg, 1.8 rpg) G - 13 - Molly Jensen, 5'7, Fr., Minnetonka, Minn. (4.0 ppg, 1.8 rpg) C - 40 - Kristine DeGroot, 6'3, So., Luverne, Minn. (7.0 ppg, 3.2 rpg.) G - 25 - Katie Huschle, 5'7, Fr., Eden Valley, Minn. (4.9 ppg, 3.1 rpg) C -- 52 - Jonelle Streed, 6'0, Jr., Cambridge, Minn. (6.8 ppg, 4.2 rpg) G - 14 - Celestine Frank, 5'8, Jr., Redwood Falls, Minn..(2.2 ppg, 1.6 rpg) G - 33 - Tracy Melham, 5'9 So., Coon Rapids, Minn. (5.6 ppg, 2.6 rpg) IN-GAME NOTES -

SERIES - MINNESOTA STATE-MANKATO: This will be the 39th meeting between USD and Minnesota State-Mankato with the Mavericks owning a 22-16 advantage in the series. In the last 10 games vs. South Dakota, the Mavericks have won eight, including a come-from-behind, 70-68 decision on Dec. 8, 2001, at the Bresnan Arena of the Taylor Center at Mankato, Minn. A year ago, the Coyotes dropped a 64-61 win at the DakotaDome while the Coyotes won 64-50 in Mankato.

SERIES- ST. CLOUD STATE: South Dakota and St. Cloud State will meet for the 40th time with the Huskies owning a 20-19 overall series lead. St. Cloud defeated South Dakota, 75-74 in overtime on Dec. 7, 2001, at Halenbeck Hall in St. Cloud. The Huskies and Coyotes split the season series last year with the Huskies falling to South Dakota, 79-74 in December at the DakotaDome before winning a 72-64 decision on Feb. 23 at Halenbeck Hall in St. Cloud.

COYOTES ON THE RADIO: The University of South Dakota women's basketball games can be heard this weekend on KVTK 1570 AM, Vermillion/Yankton, S.D. Kevin Culhane begins his fifth year as voice of the Coyotes. Veteran broadcaster Joe Van Goor will provide color. A pre-game show begins one half-hour prior to tip-off. The game is also available on the internet at www.usdcoyotes.com and on Teamline at 1-80-846-4700 (team code - 6056). Since 1990, Teamline has provided live coverage of over 40,000 events annually for over 500 college and pro sports teams, directly to consumers over any telephone in the world.

LAST WEEK: Junior forward Julia Frie scored a season high 22 points and sophomore forward Mandy Koupal had her 13th double double of the season to lead South Dakota to a 77-52 North Central Conference win over Morningside (6-18, 2-14 in the NCC) before 1,340 at the DakotaDome on Saturday night. Frie (Byron, Minn.) hit seven of 12 field goals, including four of eight from the three-point line and four of five free throws. She also grabbed six rebounds and had three assists. Koupal (Wagner, S.D.), who scored in double figures for the 24th time this season, hit seven of 16 field goals and grabbed 11 rebounds to go with three blocked shots and two steals.

USD'S JULIA FRIE, MANDY KOUPAL NAMED ACADEMIC ALL-NCC: Two members of The University of South Dakota women's basketball team have been named to the Academic All-North Central Conference squad, according to an announcement today by the conference office. Julia Frie, a junior biology and chemistry major from Byron, Minn., was named to the Academic All-NCC squad for the second straight season. Frie has a 4.0 grade point average in biology and chemistry. Mandy Koupal of Wagner, S.D., who was named to the team for the first time, has a 3.85 grade point average elementary education. Senior forward Alissa Koronkiewicz, a senior from Peshtigo, Wisc., was named honorable mention Academic All-State. She has a 3.34 grade point average in biology. The all-NCC team included five seniors, four juniors and one sophomore.

COYOTES HAVE BEST NCC MARK SINCE 1988-89 SEASON: With the win over Morningside last week, South Dakota maintained control of third place in the NCC. South Dakota won their seventh straight home NCC game and they have a 10-1 mark overall at the Dome. The victory gave South Dakota 16 wins this season which is the most since head coach Chad Lavin returned to coach the Coyotes in 1998. He was also the head coach for South Dakota from 1982-86 when South Dakota won three NCC titles. The 10-6 NCC record is the best since the Coyotes recorded a 10-4 record during the 1988-89 season when South Dakota finished third in the NCC.

SOUTH DAKOTA REMAINS IN 8TH SPOT IN NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL RANKINGS: -- The University of South Dakota women's basketball team (16-8, 10-6 in the NCC) remained in the 8th spot of the North Central Regional rankings released today, Feb. 20, 2002. Mesa State (21-3) is No. 1 in the region with North Dakota (20-4) in the second spot. North Central Region Rankings 1. Mesa State 21-3 2. North Dakota 20-4 3. Nebraska-Kearney 20-4 4. South Dakota State 22-5 5. Regis (Colorado) 18-6 6. Colorado-Colorado Springs 17-7 7. Fort Lewis 16-6 8. South Dakota 16-8 9. North Dakota State 16-8 10. Minnesota-Duluth 18-9

ALL-AMERICAN CANDIDATE MANDY KOUPAL CLOSING IN ON HIGH SINGLE SEASON POINT TOTAL EVER: Mandy Koupal, who has twice been named NCC Player of the Week, has 490 points this season (20.4 ppg) which places her seventh all-time. She needs just nine points to move into sixth place on the single season scoring chart at South Dakota and she needs 32 points to move into first-place all-time, a spot currently held by Karrie Wallen, who had 521 points in 1983-84. Ann Pancoast owns three of the top six scoring seasons all time (499, 1982-83; 476, 1983-84; 504, 1984-85). Shelby Petersen had the second best scoring season with 508 in 1992-93. With 10 points, Koupal will become just the fifth Coyote ever to surpass 500 points in a single season (see chart below). TOP 10 SCORING LIST 1. Karrie Wallen (1983-84), 521 2. Shelby Petersen (1992-93), 508 3. Ann Pancoast (1984-85), 504 4. Kelly Gese (1998-99), 500 5. Ann Pancoast (1982-83), 499 6. Mandy Koupal (2001-02), 490 7. Ann Pancoast (1983-84), 476 8. Mitzie Frericks (1985-86), 467 9. Susan McEntee (1991-92), 463 10. Deb Burrer (1977-78), 451

KOUPAL CHASING SEASONAL REBOUND LEADERS: With 227 rebounds in 2001-02, Mandy Koupal has moved into 10th place on the all-time South Dakota seasonal rebound chart. With two boards, she will move into ninth all-time (Cindy Heyden, 1978-79, 228). With 27 rebounds this weekend, she can move into sixth place all-time. Top 10 Rebound Seasons of All-time 1. Angie Heisler (1996-97), 311 2. Angie Heisler (1997-98), 281 3. Mary Joneson (1979-80), 279 4. Mary Jonesen (1977-78), 279 5. Mary Joneson (1980-81), 267 6. Natalee Heisler (1993-94), 253 7. Deb Burrer (1977-78), 248 8. Karen Hasek (1987-88), 240 9. Cindy Heyden (1978-79), 228 10. Mandy Koupal (2001-02), 227

KOUPAL MOVING UP BLOCKED SHOT CHARTS: Mandy Koupal also is 10th on the season blocked shot chart with 21 (tied with Mary Joneson, 1980-81). She needs two blocked shots to pass Karen Hasek's total of 22 in 1986-87 and four to pass Hasek's total of 24 of 1987-88. In terms of career blocked shots, Koupal's total of 21 in one season ranks her 15th all-time at South Dakota (tied with Mary Babe, 1988-92).

KNOCKING DOWN THREES: With 60 three point field goals this season, sophomore guard Krista Orsack has 121 in her career which places her third on the South Dakota all-time chart. She only trails Shelby Petersen Mayer (1990-94), 271; and Anne Knudtson (1994-98), 131. Junior forward Heather Nelson has 23 three-pointers this season and 102 in her career which places her fourth on the all-time list. Junior forward Julia Frie has hit 34 three-point shots this season and has 99 in her career, which is fifth all-time. SD CAREER 3-PT FG LIST Shelby Petersen-Mayer, 1990-94 - 271 Anne Knudtson, 1994-98 - 131 Krista Orsack, 2000-, 121 Heather Nelson, 1999-, 102 Julia Frie, 1999-, 99 FRIE MOVES INTO 17TH PLACE ON ALL-TIME SCORING LIST AT SD: Junior forward Julia Frie has 935 points in her career, which is 17th all-time at South Dakota. The top 20 all-time scorers include: 1. Karrie Wallen (1980-84), 1,595 2. Ann Pancoast (1981-85), 1,591 3. Shelby Petersen (1990-94), 1,487 4. Renee Steeve (1977-82), 1,306 5. Kelly Gese (1996-01), 1,302 6. Amy Heller (1987-91), 1,282 7. Stacy Kracht (1987-91), 1,277 8. Mitzie Frericks (1982-86), 1,264 9. Gloria Suntken (1977-81), 1,212 10. Jodi Beavers (1991-95), 1,166 11. Natalee Heisler (1992-96), 1,132 12. Angie Heisler (1994-98), 1,081 13. Kari Myli (1985-90), 1,029 14. Diane Lutz (1984-89), 1,009 15. Jean Misterek (1983-87), 973 16. Deb Burrer (1976-79), 953 17. Julia Frie (1999-), 935 18. Mary Joneson (1977-81), 928 19. Jodi Pipes (1988-92), 888 20. Pam Olerich (1979-83), 847

KORONKIEWICZ MOVING UP CAREER REBOUND CHARTS: Alissa Koronkiewicz, a senior from Peshtigo, Wisc., has 503 career rebounds which places her 12th all-time. She is also has the 19th best total for rebounds in a season with 206 in 1998-99.

SOUTH DAKOTA BY THE NUMBERS: South Dakota is 16-8 this season, including a 10-1 record at home, 3-6 mark on the road and 3-1 mark on a neutral court. The Coyotes are 10-6 in the NCC, including a 7-0 mark at home and 3-6 record on the road. They had a 6-2-nonconference record. The Coyotes are averaging 70.1 points per game while allowing 60.1. South Dakota has made 583 of 1,416 field goals for 41.2 percent and 159 of 465 three-point field goals for 34.2 percent. The Coyotes average 6.6 three-point baskets per game. South Dakota is hitting 73.8 percent of their free throws (358 of 485). South Dakota is outrebounding opponents by a 38.8 to 36.9 margin per game. South Dakota is committing 15.1 turnovers per game (363) while opponents commit 18.2 (438) per game. Opponents have made 529 of 1,375 field goals for 38.5 percent and 136 of 434 three-point field goals for 31.3 percent. Opponents average 5.7 three-point field goals per game. Overall, opponents have hit 249 of 370 free throws for 67.3 percent. South Dakota averages 10.5 steals per game and 3.0 blocks per game. In terms of points, the Coyotes maintain a 835 to 659 scoring advantage in the first half and a 828 to 770 lead in the second with a 20-14 advantage in overtime for an overall scoring margin of 1,683 to 1,443.

ON SOUTH DAKOTA COACH CHAD LAVIN: Coach Lavin, who guided South Dakota to three consecutive NCC crowns from 1982-85, is in his fourth year of coaching the Coyotes (eighth overall) after returning to his alma mater in 1998. Lavin is building a solid program and has his squad in third place in the NCC this season with a 10-6 mark. The Coyotes are 16-8 overall. On Jan. 11, Lavin won his 300th game with an 89-77 win over then No. 1 ranked North Dakota. Lavin is now 130-88 (.596) at South Dakota and 306-250(.550) overall. In the NCC, he has a 62-57 (.521) overall mark. A native of Clear Lake, S.D., Lavin was the head women's basketball coach at the University of Wyoming for 12 years from 1986-98, constructing a record of 175-162, including the High Country Athletic Conference title in 1989-90. He has been the NCC Coach of the Year in both 1984 and 1985, the year he was the South Dakota Collegiate Coach of the Year. Lavin was the High Country Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 1987 and 1990. Lavin's 1996-97 team was recognized for the second-highest grade point average in NCAA Division I. His Wyoming team is one of only two teams to participate in every High Country Athletic Conference and Western Athletic Conference post-season tournament from 1986-98. A three-year letterwinner for South Dakota men's basketball team, he was academic all-NCC in 1978. Lavin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from USD in 1978 and an MA in physical education in 1983. Lavin led the Coyotes to a four-year record of 82-32 (.719) and three NCC titles from 1982-86. Lavin, who directed USD to three NCAA Division II Regional Tournament berths, led the 1984-85 team to a 23-6 record which is still the best in school history. He is married to the former Cindy Little of Castlewood, S.D.

OPPONENT INFORMATION ABOUT MINNESOTA STATE-MANKATO: The Mavericks have a 9-16 record, including a 6-7 mark at home. They are 3-9 on the road. In conference, MSU has a 4-12 record, including a 3-6 record in home games and 1-6 mark on the road. They had a 5-4-nonconference record. MSU is averaging 71.6 points per game while permitting 77.4. The Mavericks have been outscored by opponents, 877 to 854 in the first half and 1,046 to 927 in the second half and 11-8 in overtime, or 1,9334 to 1,789. Jenny Groom leads the Mavericks in both scoring (13.6 ppg) and rebounding (9.0). The Mavericks leading three-point shooter is Kris Wolle who has made 42 of 116 shots for 38.2 percent. Guard Kelly Freeman has made 39 of 114 for 34.2 percent. Overall, MSU has made 635 of 1,629 field goals for 39 percent, including 217 of 663 three-point shots for 32.7 percent. MSU is 302 of 411 from the free throw line for 73.5 percent. They are outrebounded by opponents 41.6 to 38.9. In NCC games, MSU has hit 381 of 1,028 field goals for 37.1 percent, including 140 of 430 three-point field goals for 32.6 percent. They have made 186 of 252 free throws for 73.8. In NCC games, opponents own a 43.5 to 38.6 rebound advantage. Overall, opponents have hit 762 of 1,646 field goals for 46.3 percent, including 133 of 393 three-point shots for 33.8 percent. They have hit 277 of 397 free throws for 69.8 percent. In NCC games, opponents have hit 490 of 1,051 field goals for 46.2 percent, including 99 of 272 three-point shots for 36.4 percent. They have made 182 of 259 free throws for 70.3 percent.

ABOUT MSU HEAD COACH ANN WALKER: A 1987 graduate of Northwestern (Iowa), Walker has begun her fourth season as head coach of Minnesota State. She has a career mark at MSU of 34-74 (.315) and is assisted by Suzy Venet and Chris Clark. Walker was an assistant at Creighton University for three years prior to taking over at Minnesota State. Walker was also the head coach at Teikyo Marycrest University for four seasons (1989-93), with a 51-64 record. She was the first-ever softball coach at Marycrest, leading the team to a 37-23 record. She also served as assistant athletic director at the school for one year. A native of Moville, Iowa, she attended the University of Iowa where she received a master's degree in sports psychology in 1996.

TIDBITS ON MSU: The 2001-02 season marks the 35th year as a varsity sport for the Mavericks, who have an overall record of 451-424 (.515). Susan Salonek has 109 career three-pointers which places her second on the MSU all-time list. Kris Wolle has 87, which ranks her fifth while Kelly Freeman has 77 for 8th place all-time. Jenny Groom is ninth in made free throws all-time at MSU with 210. He is also 8th in rebounds all-time with 712. With 1,016 points, Groom sits 12th on the all-time MSU scoring list. Salonek has the season high point total for MSU, scoring 33 vs. Nebraska-Omaha on Feb. 9, 2002. In that game she hit 13 of 22 field goals including six of 11 three-point shots. Groom has the season high rebound total of 18 vs. St. Cloud State on Dec. 30, 2001. Groom has 19 double figure scoring games, including eight of the last 10.

ABOUT ST. CLOUD STATE: The Huskies, who return four starters from a team that finished 21-9 overall and 12-6 in the NCC in 2000-01, currently sits in sixth place in the NCC with an 8-8 record. A year ago, they finished fourth in the NCC and advanced to the NCAA Division II Playoffs. St. Cloud State has outscored opponents 900 to 833 in the first half and 950 to 927 in the second half with a 24-18 advantage in overtime for a total scoring lead of 1,874 to 1,778. St. Cloud averages 78.1 points per game while permitting 74.1 per outing. In NCC games, opponents holds a 75.2 to 74.8 scoring advantage over St. Cloud. The Huskies have hit 653 of 1,521 field goals for 42.9 percent, including 108 of 331 three-point shots for 32.6 percent and 460 of 631 free throws fir 72.9 percent. In NCC play, the Huskies have made 407 of 969 field goals for 42 percent, including 69 of 211 from three-point range for 32.7 percent. They are 313 of 431 from the free throw line for 72.6 percent. St. Cloud owns a 40.8 to 38.2 rebound advantage over NCC opponents. Overall, opponents have hit 650 of 1,490 field goals for 43.6 percent, including 195 of 591 field goals for 33 percent. They are 283 of 407 from the free throw line for 69.5 percent. In NCC games, opponents are 443 of 1,014 from the field for 43.7 percent, including 140 of 431 from three-point range for 32.5. NCC opponents have hit 177 of 261 free throws for 67.8 percent.

HUSKY NOTES: Tina Schreiner leads the Huskies in scoring with 20.3 per game and she also grabs a team-high 10.1 rebounds. In NCC play, Schreiner is scoring 20.5 per game. Jessica Abrahams is the leading three-point shooter for the Huskies with 30 made goals in 74 attempts for 40.5 percent. Schreiner has 1,805 points in her career, which is third on St. Cloud's all-time list. She also has 273 steals, which is third all-time. Nicole Persby, the St. Cloud point guard, is second in the NCC in assists at 4.8 per game. Schreiner, a fifth-year senior, leads the NCC in steals (66), overall rebounds (10.1) and offensive rebounds (4.0). She is third in the league in scoring at 20.3. The Huskies are 2-0 in overtime games this season and 9-5 when leading at the half. They are 7-0 when they shoot a better field goal percentage than their opponents and are 6-11 when shooting a poorer percentage from the field than opponents.

ABOUT ST. CLOUD HEAD COACH LORI ULFERTS: A 1983 graduate of North Dakota, Ulferts begins her eighth season with the Huskies and 17th overall as a collegiate coach. She recorded her 100th win with the Huskies on March 9 in the Huskies' 80-74 win over Southwest State in the quarterfinal of the North Central Regional. She is 111-100 at St. Cloud. In NCC play, she has a 60-76 mark. In her 16 seasons as a collegiate coach, she is 262-187. Originally of Warren, Minn., she lettered in basketball, volleyball, softball and field hockey at North Dakota. She earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from North Dakota. She was the head basketball coach at the University of Minnesota-Crookston, posting four winning seasons, including a 23-4 mark in 1987-88. Overall she was 71-27 and the Minnesota Community College Conference Coach of the Year in 1987 and 1988. She took over the head job at Moorhead State where she had a five-year record of 87-62, including a 23-7 mark in 1991-92. She was NSIC Coach of the Year in 1992 and 1993. She is assisted by Lori Fish and Jennifer Sylvester.

TOUGH AT HOME IN THE DOME: South Dakota has a 183-111 (.617) record in the DakotaDome since the facility opened in 1979. Year by Year: 1979-80: 8-5; 1980-81: 8-3; 1981-82: 10-1; 1982-83: 10-2; 1983-84: 11-1; 1984-85: 12-2; 1985-86: 10-2; 1986-87: 8-4; 1987-88: 9-5; 1988-89: 15-1; 1989-90: 12-4; 1990-91: 10-4; 1991-92: 8-6; 1992-93: 8-4; 1993-94: 8-7; 1994-95: 4-8: 1995-96: 4-12; 1996-97: 3-11; 1997-98: 3-10; 1998-99: 5-10; 1999-00: 8-8; 2000-01: 9-4; and 2001-02: 10-1 (to date). From the 1979-80 season to 1990-91, the Coyotes had a 123-34 (.783) record. While Chad Lavin has been head coach, South Dakota is 77-31 (.713) in the Dome. NCC STANDINGS South Dakota State 12-4 22-5 North Dakota 12-4 18-4 South Dakota 10-6 16-8 Northern Colorado 10-7 14-11 North Dakota State 9-7 16-8 St. Cloud State 8-8 13-11 Augustana 8-8 13-11 Nebraska-Omaha 6-11 10-18 Minnesota State 4-12 9-16 Morningside 2-14 6-18

SCHEDULE/SCORES Feb. 22 Augustana at North Dakota, 6 p.m. South Dakota State at North Dakota State, 6 p.m. Minn. St. Mankato at South Dakota, 6 p.m. St. Cloud State at Morningside, 6 p.m. Feb. 23 Northern Colorado at Nebraska-Omaha, 1 p.m. Augustana at North Dakota State, 6 p.m. Minn. St. Mankato at Morningside, 6 p.m. South Dakota State at North Dakota, 6 p.m. St. Cloud State at South Dakota, 6 p.m.

HOW SOUTH DAKOTA FARES IN NCC STATS - INDIVIDUAL: Scoring: Mandy Koupal, 2nd, 20.4 ppg; Heather Nelson, 17th, 11.1 ppg; Rebounding: Mandy Koupal, 2nd, 9.5 rpg; Julia Frie, 21st, 5.1rpg; Field Goal Percentage: Mandy Koupal, 9th, 49.3 percent (174-353); Assists: Stacy Schooley, 9th, 3.0; Free Throw Percentage: Mandy Koupal, 3rd, 79.1 percent (125-158); Heather Nelson, 9th, 76.7 (56-73); Steals: Mandy Koupal, 10th, 1.83 per game; Heather Nelson, 12th, 1.75; Blocked Shots: Mandy Koupal, 10th, 0.92 (21); Offensive Rebounds: Mandy Koupal, 6th, 3.0 per game; Defensive Rebounds: Mandy Koupal, 1st, 6.46 per game; 3-Point Field Goals Made: Krista Orsack, 2nd, 2.50 per game (60); 3-Point Field Goal Pct.: Julia Frie, 5th, 43 percent (34-79); Krista Orsack, 14th, 36.4 percent (60-165)

TEAM: Scoring Offense: 7th, 70.1; Scoring Margin: 3rd, 10.0; Field Goal Percentage, 6th, 41.2 percent (583-1416); 3-Point Field Goal Percentages: 5th, 34.2 percent (159-465); Rebounding Offense: 6th, 39.2 per game; Scoring Defense: 1st, 60.1; Free Throw Percentage: 3rd, 74.1 percent (358-483); Field Goal Pct. Defense: 5th, 38.5 percent (529-1375); 3-Point Field Goal Pct. Defense: 1st, 31.3 percent (136-435); Rebounding Defense: 3rd, 37.0; Rebounding Margin: 5th, 2.3; Assists: 6th, 15.79 per game; Turnover Margin, 2nd, 3.25 ratio (361 turnovers to 439 by opponents); Offensive Rebounds: 7th, 12.83; 3-Point Field Goals Made: 5th, 6.62 per game; Blocked Shots: 6th, 3.0 per game; Steals: 4th, 10.54 per game; Assist/Turnover Ratio: 2nd, 1.05 ratio (379 assists, 361 turnovers); Defensive Rebounds: 5th, 26.42.

INSIDE THE STATS - SOUTH DAKOTA IN NCC GAMES ONLY: In NCC play only (16 games) Mandy Koupal is averaging 21.2 (third in the league) points and 9.5 rebounds (third in the NCC). She is sixth in offensive rebounds at 2.75 per game; first in defensive rebounds at 6.88 per game and 9th in field goal percentage (48.6 percent). Stacy Schooley is seventh in assists at 3.38 per game; and 9th in assist/turnover ratio, 1.10 (54 assists, 49 turnovers). Krista Orsack is third in 3-point field goals with 40 in 16 games for a 2.50average. Julia Frie is sixth in 3-point field goal percentage at 41 percent (25 of 61). Amanda Iverson is third in field goal percentage at 52.2 percent (48 of 92). From a team standpoint, the Coyotes lead the NCC in scoring defense, 63.9 points per game; assist/turnover ratio, 1.10 per game (263 assists and 239 turnovers) and 3-point field goal percentage defense at 32.1 (98-305).

PLAYER PROFILES: MANDY KOUPAL: Koupal, a 6'1 sophomore forward from Wagner, S.D., has scored in double figures all 24 games this season and has 13 games with double figure rebounds. Koupal, who leads the NCC with 13 double doubles, is averaging 29.8 minutes, 20.4 points (second in the NCC) and 9.5 rebounds per game (second in the NCC). She has hit 174 of 353 field goals for 49.3 percent and 17 of 53 for 32.1 percent from the three-point line. Koupal, who is 125 of 158 for 79.1 percent from the free throw line, has scored 20 points 13 times and over 30 points three times. Koupal had a season high of 15 rebounds vs. St. Cloud State on Dec. 7 and North Dakota State on Jan. 12. She scored a career high 35 points in the 74-67 OT win vs. South Dakota State on Dec. 30, 2001. Twice, she has been named NCC Player of the Week. Koupal has scored 490 points in 2001-02 which is 6th on the all-time South Dakota scoring chart for a season. Her 227 rebounds is the 10th best rebound total for a season at South Dakota. Koupal was recently named to the Academic All-NCC Team and she has also been named to the Verizon Academic District VII Second Team. She maintains a 3.85 grade point average. KRISTA ORSACK: Ten times this season, Orsack (Sioux Falls, S.D.) has scored in double figures, including a season and career high 27 points vs. St. Cloud State on Dec. 7. Orsack, a sophomore from Sioux Falls (Roosevelt) has made 73 of 202 field goals for 30.4 percent and 56 of 156 three-point field goals for 35.9 percent. She is 21 of 27 for 77.8 percent from the free throw line. She is averaging 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 30.4 minutes of action per game. She is third on the Coyotes' all-time list for made three-pointers with 117. She has started 23 straight games this season has 39 career starts in 50 total games. ERIN CASE: A freshman guard from Sioux Falls (Roosevelt), Case is averaging 3.1 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. She has hit 25 of 74 field goals for 33.8 percent and nine of 21 three-point baskets for 42.9 percent. She is nine of 15 from the free throw line for 60.0 percent. She has a season and career high of 14 points vs. Minnesota-Morris on Dec.15, 2001. Case has a season and career high of seven rebounds vs. South Dakota State on Dec. 30. She is averaging 18.2 minutes per game. DAWN SUDBECK: A sophomore guard from Dimock, S.D. (Parkston High), Sudbeck is averaging 3.2 points and 1.0 rebounds per game. She has made 24 of 95 field goals for 25.3 percent and 13 of 44 three-point field goals for 29.5 percent. Sudbeck is 17 of 20 from the free throw line for 85 percent. She has a season and career high of 12 points vs. Simpson College on Dec. 21, 2001. She had a season high of four rebounds vs. Wayne State on Nov. 16 and six assists vs. North Dakota State on Jan. 12, 2002. She is averaging 14.7 minutes per game. Sudbeck has a career high 11 assists vs. Morningside on Jan. 22, 2001. She has had double figures in assists three times in her career. JULIA FRIE: A 6'0 junior forward, Frie is averaging 9.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Fifth in the NCC in 3-point field goal percentage (34 of 79 for 43 percent), Frie has made 76 of 180 field goals for 42.2 percent; and 39 of 52 free throws for 75 percent. The Byron, Minn., native has scored in double figures 12 times this season. She has a season high of 15 points vs. the College of St. Mary on Dec. 16. 17. Her season high rebounds total is nine vs. Simpson College on Dec. 21. She is averaging 29.8 minutes per game. Twelve times this season and 52 times in her career, Frie has scored in double figures. She has started 21 of 24 games this season and has 75 starts in 78 games in her career. Frie has career high of 31 points vs. Concordia on Nov. 20, 1999, and 12 rebounds against Central Oklahoma on Nov. 24, 2000. For the second straight season, Frie, who has a perfect 4.0 grade point average, has been named to the Academic All-NCC team. STACY SCHOOLEY: A sophomore point guard from Watertown, S.D., Schooley is averaging 3.8 points and 4.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. She has hit 36 of 85 field goals for 42.4 percent and three of 17 of her three-point field goal attempts. She is 15 of 31 from the free throw line for 48.4 percent. Schooley has a season and career high of nine points and 10 rebounds in the 70-60 win over Northern Colorado on Feb. 2. Schooley had a career high eight assists vs. North Dakota on Jan. 11. She is averaging 23.5 minutes per game. HEATHER NELSON: A junior forward from Yankton, S.D., Nelson is averaging 11.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. She has made 94 of 234 field goals for 40.2 percent and 23 of 85 three-point field goals for 27.1 percent. She is 56 of 73 from the free throw line for 76.7 percent. Nelson has scored in double figures 16 times and 44 times in her career. She has a season and career high of 28 points vs. Nebraska-Omaha on Feb. 1, 2002 at the DakotaDome. Her season high in rebounds is nine vs. DWU on Nov. 20, 2001. She is averaging 27.1 minutes a contest. Nelson is fourth all-time in three-point field goals with 102. She has started 22 of 24 games this season and has 44 starts in 86 games during her career at South Dakota. She has a career high of 11 rebounds vs. St. Cloud State on Jan. 28, 2000. AMANDA IVERSON: A junior forward from Vermillion, S.D., Iverson is averaging 7.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per contest. She has hit 65 of 144 field goals for 45.1 percent and missed her only three-point field goal attempt. She is 48 of 67 from the free throw line for 71.6 percent. Iverson is third in the NCC (conference games only) in field goal percentage at 52.2 percent (48 of 92). She has a season and career high of 21 points vs. North Dakota State on Jan. 12, 2002. Iverson has a season and career high of 11 rebounds vs. Morningside, Feb. 16, 2002. She is averaging 14.9 minutes per game and has seven double figure scoring games this season and 18 in her career. She has seven career starts in 77 games at South Dakota. ALISSA KORONKIEWICZ: A senior forward from Peshtigo, Wisc., Koronkiewicz, a 5'10 senior forward, is averaging 1.9 points and 2.5 rebounds per contest. Averaging 15.6 minutes per game, she has made 10 of 29 field goals for 34.5 percent and 26 of 37 free throws for 72.7 percent. She has a season high of eight rebounds vs. DWU and seven points and eight rebounds vs. Minnesota-Morris. She scored a career high of 12 points vs. Dakota State on Dec. 1, 1998 and she had a career high of 14 rebounds vs. Jamestown on Dec. 3, 1998. She has 501 career rebounds, which places her 12th all-time.