Dragons in the News

Dragons use big first half to knock off Mayville State in nonconference play, Inforum: “Minnesota State Moorhead played a sharp first 20 minutes Monday, Dec. 19, at Alex Nemzek Fieldhouse. That stellar start sparked the Dragons to an 81-59 victory against Mayville State in nonconference men’s basketball.”

MSUM’s Sannes tough on the court, compassionate off the court, WDAY: “MSU Moorhead junior forward Drew Sannes has been a spark plug, averaging a team-high 17 points and 9 boards, helping the Dragons to the top of the Northern Sun standings. But there’s more to the Hawley native than what you see on the court.”

Best of 2016: The top college basketball buzzer beaters of the year, NCAA: “There truly might not be a better rush of excitement than when you see a shot drop through the net after the buzzer goes off (assuming your allegiances aren’t on the side of the team victimized by the shot). Here are some of the best true buzzer beaters — no time left on the clock at the end of regulation or overtime to tie or win it — in the past calendar year.”

Favorite Stories of 2016: Dragons take on international flavor, WDAY: “Our look back at 2016 continues with a few of our favorite stories from the year. While many college students hopped in the car to drive home for holiday break, two local student athletes had to travel much farther. Tim Frie explains why the Dragon football team took on some international flavor this season.”