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Lauren Wilson earns NSIC Player of the Week Honors

After career-high performances at the Central Region Preview the junior forward named Player of the Week

11.18.25

BURNSVILLE, Minn. -- After recording a double-double in each of her first two games and averaging 30.5 points and 14.0 rebounds at the Central Region Preview, Lauren Wilson was named NSIC South Division Player of the Week. This is the first time that the junior forward has earned NSIC Player of the Week Honors. Wilson's career weekend began by scoring a career-high 34 points and 14 rebounds against No. 9 Fort Hays State, following up her career-high performance by posting 27 points and 14 rebounds on Saturday night against Missouri Western. Wilson went 11-for-17 from the field and 4-for-6 from three as the Golden Bears got their first win of the season, 78-64 over the Griffons. 

Lydia Haack was named to the shining five after averaging 14.5 points, 8.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds over the weekend. Haack's performance was highlighted by an 11 point, 12 assist double-double on Saturday night against Missouri Western. Haack's 12 assists are a single-game career high, the senior guard also grabbed 6 boards in the win over the Griffons. Across both games at the Central Region Preview Haack tallied a 71.4% free throw percentage, while going 4-for-7 (57.1%) from beyond the arc. 

CSP is back in action this week with two out of conference road matchups against Truman State (1-1) and Maryville (2-0). 

NSIC North Division Player of the Week
#13 Bergan Kinnebrew (G, 5-11, Jr., Bismarck, N.D. / Century HS) – University of Mary
 - Helped lead UMary to a 5-0 record to open the season
- The 5-0 record is the best start in NCAA History for the Marauders
- Averaging 23.8 ppg to start the season
- Shooting 47.2% from the field, 52.2% from three, and 90.7% from the free throw line
- Was named MVP of the Tipoff Classic at the Trailhead
- Averaged 21.7 ppg, including a career-best 36 points in season opener against MSU Billings
- Averaging 5.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.4 steals per game
- Scored 32 points on 9-of-12 shooting against Missouri Southern in a 76-73 victory
- Scored the go-ahead basket late in the game and hit two clutch free throws to secure the win

NSIC South Division Player of the Week
#30 Lauren Wilson (F, 6-0, Jr., Springville, Iowa / Springville HS) – Concordia-St. Paul

- Averaged 30.5 points and 14.0 rebounds at the Central Region Preview
- Shot 53.8% field goal percentage across both games
- Scored a career high 34 points, with 14 rebounds against No. 9 Fort Hays State
- Recorded 27 points and 14 rebounds in a 84-78 win over Missouri Western
- Went 11-of-17 from the field and 4-for-6 from three versus MWSU

POW selected based on games played 10/31/25 to 11/16/25
 
NSIC Shining 5*
Lydia Haack (Concordia-St. Paul)

- Averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds at the Central Region Preview 
- Scored 18 points with 2 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals against No. 9 Fort Hays State 
- Scored 11 points with a career-high 12 assists and 6 rebounds against Missouri Western 
- Tallied a 71.4 % free throw percentage across two games
- Went 4-of-7 57.1% from three over the weekend
Natalie Bremer (Minnesota State)
- Averaging 17.5 points,  per game over the Mavericks 4-0 start
- Posted a season high 24 points in the win over Edinboro
- Added a steal and two assists to round out an all-around performance
- Led the Mavericks with 12 points against UW–Eau Claire and added five steals
- Shooting an efficient .510 from the field and .444 from three
Rachel Dahlen (Wayne State)
- Averaged 13 points and 10.5 rebounds per game in two Wildcat wins
- Had career-highs of 16 points and 12 rebounds in Friday's 55-39 win over Emporia State
- Added 10 points and nine rebounds in Saturday's 48-46 win over Northwest Missouri State
- Also credited with three blocked shots in two wins

*Each week the NSIC will select one north division and one south division player of the week and highlight three other performances to make up the "NSIC Shining 5"
 
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2025-26 NSIC Players of the Week
11/18/25

N: #13 Bergan Kinnebrew – University of Mary
S: #30 Lauren Wilson – Concordia-St. Paul
 
About the NSIC
The NSIC is a 16-team, 18-sport, NCAA Division II conference with institutions located in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The NSIC is a model Division II conference that uses high-level athletics competition to develop champions in the classroom and community while empowering student-athletes to be impactful and positive leaders. Formed in 1992 by the merger of the Northern Intercollegiate Conference (men's league) and the Northern Sun Conference (women's league), the NSIC has flourished over the past three decades, maturing into a union of Upper Midwest colleges and universities. The NSIC has won 27 team national championships and crowned 122 individual national champions. For additional information, visit NorthernSun.org.

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