Grace Massaquoi Leads Dragons to Thrilling OT Win

Minnesota State Moorhead junior guard discusses team's NSIC Tournament victory

Feb. 26, 2026 at 11:57am

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Minnesota State Moorhead women's basketball junior guard Grace Massaquoi joined the postgame show following her team's thrilling 68-67 overtime win over Northern State in the NSIC Tournament. Massaquoi played a key role in the victory, which advanced the Dragons to the next round of the conference tournament.

Why it matters

The win keeps Minnesota State Moorhead's season alive as they continue their push for a conference championship and potential NCAA Tournament berth. Massaquoi's performance highlights the team's strong leadership and ability to win close games down the stretch.

The details

Massaquoi scored a team-high 22 points, including several clutch baskets in overtime, to lead the Dragons to the narrow victory over Northern State. The junior guard played all 45 minutes of the hard-fought contest.

  • The game was played on February 25, 2026.

The players

Grace Massaquoi

A junior guard for the Minnesota State Moorhead women's basketball team.

Northern State

The opponent that Minnesota State Moorhead defeated in overtime in the NSIC Tournament.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough game against Northern State, but the team really stepped up when it mattered most. I'm proud of how we fought through adversity to get this win.”

— Grace Massaquoi, Junior Guard

What’s next

Minnesota State Moorhead will advance to the next round of the NSIC Tournament, where they will face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between Augustana and Concordia-St. Paul.

The takeaway

Massaquoi's leadership and clutch performance in the overtime victory showcases the Dragons' resilience and ability to win close games, keeping their conference championship and NCAA Tournament hopes alive.