Victorious Mavericks rush the field in Sioux Falls, S.D., after a playoff-opening win ... and they would do the same thing the next week, too. (Photo courtesy of Peyton Bartsch) (Peyton Bartsch)
The playoff committee put the Mavericks in the tournament field, but they drew a first-round road matchup against conference foe Augustana, which had won the three previous meetings, including an 18-point victory in Mankato this season.
“We had to try some different psychological strategies,” Hoffner said.
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