Winona State Warriors Prepare for NSIC Matchup Against University of Mary

The Winona State University football team is set to face the University of Mary in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) game on November 8th at 12:00 p.m. in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Winona State (4-5, 4-4 NSIC) is looking to rebound after a 49-24 loss to Sioux Falls yesterday, while the University of Mary (4-5, 3-5 NSIC) comes off a 36-21 victory against Minot State. The Warriors currently hold an 8-1 all-time record against the Marauders, having won the last eight matchups, including a decisive 48-7 victory on October 12th, 2024. This game is crucial as both teams vie for positioning in the NSIC standings.

Key players for Winona State include quarterback Jackson Flottmeyer, who has thrown for 1,622 yards and 18 touchdowns this season, and running back Jahmani Muhammad, who has exceeded 120 rushing yards in the last two games. Defensively, Conner Haggerty leads the NSIC with 6.5 sacks and three forced fumbles. For the University of Mary, Jordan Polo Soloman has 1,005 passing yards, while Xavier Brackenridge leads the ground game with 488 rushing yards. You can find more information about collegiate athletics at the NCAA website.

Head Coach Brian Curtin, in his first year with the Warriors, emphasized the importance of limiting UMary’s offensive attack, which averages 28.4 points per game. Following this week’s game, Winona State will host Southwest Minnesota State University on November 15th. For more details on Winona State University athletics, visit their official athletics page.