Dragons in the news
Take a look at the news stories featuring MSUM in the past several weeks. Stories are presented in chronological order.
Kennedy helps power Dragons to softball sweep against Cobbers, InForum: “Minnesota State Moorhead got home runs from Lexie Kennedy and Madison Paige to lead the Dragons to a doubleheader sweep of Concordia on Tuesday in college softball. MSUM earned 6-1 and 6-2 victories.”
Damon Gibson’s next stop after Minnesota State Moorhead could be the NFL, Minneapolis Star Tribune: “Gibson is what we in the newspaper business have called for decades a ‘draft hopeful.'”
University of Mary sweeps Dragons in softball doubleheader, InForum: “The University of Mary swept Minnesota State Moorhead 5-2 and 10-2 Wednesday in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference softball doubleheader.”
McPherson named Northern Cass Teacher of the Year, West Fargo Pioneer: “Northern Cass School District recently named Susan McPherson as its 2017-18 Teacher of the Year.”
Former Dragons wide receiver Gibson hoping to hear his name called for NFL Draft, InForum: “Former Minnesota State Moorhead wide receiver Damon Gibson is going to be watching the NFL Draft at the family farm near Beardsley, Minn.”
Dragons swept in NSIC doubleheader, InForum: “The Minnesota State Moorhead softball team was swept in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference doubleheader by Northern State on Thursday, losing 6-0 and 12-1.”
Dragons senior distance runner Young shines at Ron Masanz Classic meet, InForum: “Minnesota State Moorhead senior runner Josh Young recently left the fate of his long, flowing locks in the hands of the people.”
NDSU’s DeLuca, Board and Wentz, Dragons WR Gibson land NFL free agent deals, InForum: “Four players signed free agent deals not long after the draft ended late Saturday afternoon. North Dakota State linebackers Nick DeLuca and Chris Board signed with Tennessee and Baltimore respectively, Bison tight end Connor Wentz inked a deal with San Francisco and Minnesota State Moorhead receiver Damon Gibson signed with Green Bay.”
MSUM Students Walk a Mile in Heels to Support Assault Victims, KVRR: “It’s become a tradition for MSUM students to put on high heels and walk 14 laps around the Comstock Memorial Union for women who were assaulted. But this year, organizers wanted to center the event around all victims of abuse.”
Minnesota Scene: Packers sign former MSU Moorhead receiver Damon Gibson, Minneapolis Star Tribune: “Damon Gibson, who went from Minnesota Nine-Man football to becoming a star receiver at Minnesota State Moorhead, has signed a free-agent contract with the Green Bay Packers.”
MSUM’s Matzen in fifth place in NSIC decathlon, InForum: “Minnesota State Moorhead junior Jonas Matzen is in fifth place after the first day of the Northern Sun Conference Multi Championships which started Sunday.”
MSUM softball team splits doubleheader at Upper Iowa, InForum: “Minnesota State Moorhead won 3-0 and lost 10-3 to Upper Iowa Sunday in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference softball doubleheader.”
MSUM memorial service for Broadway star Jan Maxwell set for Tuesday, InForum: “Jan Maxwell used Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Gaede Stage as a springboard to Broadway, so it’s only fitting that her family hosts a memorial for the late, great actress there on Tuesday night.”