Matchup Comparisons

MSU coach Pam Gohl said that she likes the matchup with Michigan Tech and thinks it could be a competitive game, and the breakdown agrees. All players are evenly matched up. Here’s the breakdown:

MSU guard Andrea Walsh vs. Michigan Tech guard Tara Ferris
Neither one of these players make a huge impact in the scoring column, as they each average about five points per game. The only thing different between the two players could be the fact that Walsh turns the ball over less than Ferris. If Walsh can effectively get the ball to her teammates the Mavs should be alright.
Advantage: Walsh

MSU guard Tiffany Moe vs. Michigan Tech guard Sarah Stream
This should be a matchup to look for during the game. Moe can put up points, but is a very streaky shooter. Minnesota State has the advantage of having other scorers—the only problem is that so does Michigan Tech. Moe has an intensity that can’t be matched, but Stream is a point guard that can shoot effectively.
Advantage: Toss up

MSU guard Heather Johnson vs. Michigan Tech guard Katie Zimmerman
Both of these players have great range from the 3-point line. Zimmerman shoots an amazing 48 percent from the 3 and averages 11 points per game. Johnson should get the better of Zimmerman, that is unless Zimmerman gets hot from the 3-point line.
Advantage: Johnson

MSU guard Joanne Noreen vs. Katie Wysocky
Noreen may average 15 points and four assists per game, but Wysocky fills the stat column with 15.1 points per game and 10.4 rebounds per game. Noreen might be more of a playmaker, but with Liz Trauger out, Wysocky might be even more effective down low. However, it is a bit unfair to matchup a guard with a forward, but the Mavs four-guard set makes us do so.
Advantage: Wysocky

MSU forward Alex Andrews vs. Danae Danen
Both players average about 12 points per game but Andrews’ seven rebounds per game gives her the edge. Andrews will need to play well with Trauger out, but TV timeouts will help with rest.
Advantage: Andrews