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Dragons Men's Basketball Advances to NSIC Quarterfinals
Isa El-Amin leads MSUM to victory over Northern State in first round
Feb. 26, 2026 at 3:36am
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The Minnesota State Moorhead (MSUM) men's basketball team, seeded 10th, defeated Northern State 68-64 in the first round of the NSIC tournament on Wednesday. Isa El-Amin scored a game-high 20 points to lead the Dragons, while senior guard Eddie Beeninga added 12 points, including two crucial free throws in the final seconds to seal the victory. MSUM will now face No. 2 seed Augustana in the quarterfinals on Saturday, February 28th at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Why it matters
This win marks an important step forward for the MSUM men's basketball program, as they look to make a deep run in the NSIC tournament. The Dragons, who finished the regular season with a 14-15 record, will now have the opportunity to take on one of the top teams in the conference as they aim to advance to the semifinals and potentially earn an NCAA Division II tournament berth.
The details
In the first-round matchup against Northern State, MSUM was led by Isa El-Amin's 20-point performance. The Dragons also received key contributions from senior guard Eddie Beeninga, who scored 12 points, including two free throws in the final seconds to clinch the victory. Rodrick Payne added 11 points and seven rebounds for MSUM.
- The game was played on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
- MSUM will face Augustana in the NSIC quarterfinals on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7 p.m.
The players
Isa El-Amin
A standout player for the MSUM Dragons, scoring a game-high 20 points in the first-round victory over Northern State.
Eddie Beeninga
A senior guard for the MSUM Dragons, he scored 12 points, including two crucial free throws in the final seconds to seal the win over Northern State.
Rodrick Payne
A key contributor for the MSUM Dragons, scoring 11 points and grabbing 7 rebounds in the first-round victory.
Augustana
The No. 2 seed in the NSIC tournament, Augustana will face MSUM in the quarterfinals on Saturday, February 28th.
Northern State
The opponent MSUM defeated 68-64 in the first round of the NSIC tournament.
What’s next
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The takeaway
The MSUM Dragons men's basketball team has proven their ability to compete with the top teams in the NSIC, and their quarterfinal matchup against Augustana will be a crucial test as they aim to advance further in the tournament and potentially earn an NCAA Division II tournament berth.
