The Wayne State women's basketball team begins a four-game NSIC road trip this weekend with visits to #17 Minnesota State Friday at 5:30 p.m. and Winona State Saturday for a 3:30 p.m. contest.  The 'Cats are 5-14 and 2-14 in league play heading into Friday's matchup in Mankato against the Mavericks who have won 17 straight games and are 19-4 and 16-1 in the NSIC.  Winona State enters this weekend's action at 6-16 and 5-12 in league games.  Earlier this season Minnesota State beat WSC in Wayne 106-64 while Winona State registered a 61-43 victory over the Wildcats.