NSIC Basketball

Davies’ Motschenbacher Makes Commitment to Northern State Official

Will play for former NDSU coach Saul Phillips in Aberdeen

FARGO, N.D — One of the top prep guards in the state of North Dakota, Ian Motschenbacher put pen to paper on his commitment to play for division two powerhouse, Northern State next fall. Motschenbacher helped Davies reach the EDC championship. The Eagles senior will play for former NDSU head coach,  Saul Philips, who has helped the Wolves win the…

Richland’s Roob Commits to Dream School in MSUM

Part of 2022 recruiting class

ABERCROMBIE, N.D. — An early offer was on the table for Richland’s Megan Roob and she grabbed it committing to Minnesota-State Moorhead women’s basketball before her senior year. For Roob, it was a no brainer. Its a tradition in her household to be a Dragon. Her older brother is on the football team and the school is close to home.With…

MSUM Women’s Basketball Embracing Underdog Role Heading into NSIC Tournament

Dragons are four seed from the north division

MOORHEAD, Minn. — In the final home series of the regular season not only did head coach, Karla Nelson clinch her 21st consecutive winning season for Minnesota State-Moorhead women’s basketball, it also earned them a postseason berth. After starting the season 3-3, the Dragons worked there way back after a two week COVID pause to finish as winners in four…

MSUM Men’s Basketball Back in Win Column After Two Canceled Series

Dragons topped UMary, 82-71

MOORHEAD, Minn — (MSUM Athletics) A big 17-1 run in the second half helped the Minnesota State University Moorhead men’s basketball team stretch its winning streak to seven with a 82-71 win over UMary in action Friday night in Moorhead, Minn. MSUM is now 7-2 overall and 7-0 in the NSIC with the win while UMary fell to 4-9 overall…

MSUM Women’s Basketball Series Canceled for Second Consecutive Week

Won't Play Saint Cloud This Weekend

MOORHEAD, Minn. — For the second consecutive week Minnesota-State Moorhead women’s basketball won’t be playing on the weekend. The Dragons two-game road series at St. Cloud State is cancelled due to COVID-19 testing protocols. Due to NSUC guidelines both games will not be made up. MSUM’s last series against Duluth was also canceled. The Dragons are 3 and 3 on…

MSUM Women’s Basketball’s Series With Duluth Canceled

No make-up will happen

MOORHEAD, Minn. — (MSUM Athletics) The Minnesota State University Moorhead women’s basketball team’s two-game home series with Minnesota Duluth, scheduled for this Friday and Saturday (Jan. 22-23), has been cancelled due to COVID-19 test protocols. Officials from both schools made the announcement on Thursday. Per NSIC scheduling guidelines for this season, this weekend’s series will not be rescheduled. Categories: College,…

MSUM Men’s Basketball Moves Over .500 With Win Over Bemidji State

Dragons beat Beaver, 70-50

MOORHEAD, Minn. — (MSUM Athletics) A strong start from junior guard Lorenzo McGhee combined with a dominant first-half defensive effort helped the Minnesota State University Moorhead men’s basketball team roll to a 70-50 win over Bemidji State Friday night at Nemzek Fieldhouse in Moorhead, Minn. MSUM won its third straight, improving to 3-2 overall and 3-0 in the NSIC North. Bemidji…

MSUM Women’s Basketball Notches Second Straight Conference Win

Dragons beat Crookston 77-67

MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM women’s basketball opened up at home for the first time this season taking on Minnesota-Crookston. The Dragons came out with their second straight win, 77-67. Mariah McKeever had a season-high 18 points in the win. Both sides back at it on Saturday. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Dragons Women’s Basketball, Karla Nelson,…

NSIC Modifies Basketball Schedules

Conference to play single-gender located games

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The NSIC is shaking things up and modifying the upcoming season’s basketball schedule. Schools will now play games as single gender sites. MSUM and Crookston still play the same opponents from the originally scheduled match-ups, however one team — hosts and the other hits the road. For the first weekend of games slated for January 2nd and…

MSUM Men’s Basketball Preview Wednesday’s Opening Round of NSIC Tournament

Host Wayne State Wednesday Night

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Tournament time has begun for Minnesota-State Moorhead men’s basketball as the Dragons tip off the N.S.I.C. Tournament Wednesday night at Nemzek Fieldhouse… The Dragons are coming in off a weekend split that featured a win against Minot State followed by a loss to U-Mary.  MSUM will host Wayne State, who’s only won seven of their 22 league…