Mavericks have been true leaders at region tourney

BETHANY, OKLA. — When the basketball goes up for the opening tip, the Minnesota State women’s basketball team has been ready to play. Through two games at the NCAA II tournament, against higher seeded teams, the Mavericks have yet to trail. “Our mentality is always to set the tone early,” senior guard Joey Batt said. “We want to make sure we play our style. Our defensive pressure is what makes our offense flow.” Minnesota State (28-5), the seventh seed, faces No. 1 Southern Nazarene in the region championship game at...