MSU Moorhead men's basketball is gearing up to face Pittsburg State in the NCAA Central Region Tournament as they aim for a Division II Elite Eight spot on Saturday, March 16.

The Big Picture

The Dragons have a history of success in the NCAA Tournament, having qualified eight times since moving up to Division II in 1994-95 and making the Elite Eight in the 2014-15 season.

By the Numbers
  • MSUM has a 4-6 record in NCAA Tournament games.
  • In their last NCAA Central Region game on March 13, 2021, they secured an 84-72 victory over Wayne State.
State of Play
  • Junior guard Jacob Beeninga has an impressive 4.0 cumulative GPA and has won the NSIC Elite 18 award three consecutive seasons.
  • MSUM boasts the 21st-best turnover margin in the country this season, emphasizing their efficiency on both ends of the floor.
What's Next

As they face Pittsburg State, the Dragons will look to capitalize on JaMir Price's scoring success and Dane Zimmer's strong rebounding to secure a victory and advance in the tournament.

Bottom Line

MSU Moorhead's men's basketball team is poised for success in the NCAA Central Region Tournament, backed by a history of tournament appearances and a strong academic and on-court performance from key players.