https://athletics.minnesota.edu en-us https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250317eg59pi The season ended for the M State Men’s basketball team on Saturday in Herkimer, New York, with an 86-69 loss to Dallas College – Richland in the NJCAA Division III 3rd place game. The Spartans finished with a 30-4 record, the most wins in a single season in Spartan history. The Thunder Ducks were trailing 27-26 when they went on a 9-point run to establish a lead they never relinquished. Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250317eg59pi https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250317ech3wu Two of the top teams in the country locked horns in a NJCAA Division III National Basketball Tournament semifinal game on Friday night with second-ranked Mohawk Valley hitting the game winning shot with one second on the clock to advance to the championship game with a 92-90 victory over the M State Spartans. The Hawks will match-up with host team, Herkimer College, at 4:00pm Saturday to decide the champion, while M State has a third place date with Dallas-Richland at 1:00pm. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250317ech3wu https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250314fk1ldk The M State Men’s Basketball team established a new record with 30 wins in a season as they moved into the final four of the NJCAA Division III National Tournament with a 78-58 win over Union College of New Jersey. The Spartans held Union to 28 points below their scoring average. Foday Sheriff moved into fifth place all time in Spartan scoring. His 26 points pushed his career total to 1063. He also had 15 rebounds and 8 assists. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250314fk1ldk https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250303fh6l8h The M State Men’s Basketball team is headed to the NJCAA Division III National Tournament for the first time since the 2003-2004 season. The Spartans (29-2) qualified with an 84-62 win over Riverland in the Region XIII Championship game at Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids. The Spartans held the Blue Devils to 18 points in the first half as they established a 43-18 halftime advantage. Sun, 02 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250303fh6l8h https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250303ffe69s Foday Sheriff made 18-of-25 shots from the field, scoring a game high 40 points and reaching 1000 career points for his Spartan career, as he led M State past Ridgewater 107-76 in the Region XIII Semifinals on Saturday at Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids. Sheriff added 9 rebounds, 5 assists and a pair of blocked shots. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250303ffe69s https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250303fei0at M State fell behind 4-0 in their Region XIII quarterfinal game against Mesabi Range and then went on a 29-2 run to establish a lead they never relinquished on the way to a 53-25 halftime lead and a 107-55 victory. The win advances the Spartans into the semifinal round of the tournament on Saturday, where they will face Ridgewater College at Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250303fei0at https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250225flmwjp The M State Men’s Basketball team recorded their 11th consecutive win on Saturday in St. Cloud, as the Spartans took a 36-25 halftime lead over the Cyclones and held off their second half comeback for an 82-76 victory. M State is now 26-2 overall as they prepare to enter the Region XIII Tournament next Friday through Sunday at Anoka-Ramsey in Coon Rapids. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250225flmwjp https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250220h2odun Mason Muir buried a corner 3 at the end of regulation to tie the game at 67-67 and force overtime for M State against Rochester on Wednesday night in Fergus Falls. The Spartans overcame a 13 point second half deficit and went on to post an 81-73 overtime win over the Yellowjackets. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250220h2odun https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250218f2iffr Freshman guard Braylon Baldwin led the M State Men’s Basketball team in Willmar on Saturday, scoring 35 points on 14-of-23 shooting, including 7-of-15 from beyond the arc, leading the Spartans to a 101-80 victory over the Ridgewater Warriors. Baldwin also had 6 rebounds and a pair of assists. The Spartans continued their torrid 3-point shooting, hitting 44.4% (16-36) of their treys in the game. They hit 48.1% (38-79) of their overall field goal attempts. Sat, 15 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250218f2iffr https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250213eidic8 The M State Men's Basketball team continued their torrid shooting on Wednesday night, making 13 first half 3's and 18 3's in their 108-76 win over Trinity Bible College. M State shot 45% (18-40) on 3's and 57.1% (44-77) overall. M State led 59-33 at the half and led by as many as 41 points in the game. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250213eidic8 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250210ewwudx The M State Men’s basketball team clinched a post season berth with a 94-71 victory over Anoka-Ramsey on Sunday afternoon in Fergus Falls. The Spartans improved to 8-1 in the MCAC South and 22-2 overall. Their win, coupled with the Riverland loss to Minnesota West on Saturday, leaves M State alone atop the Southern Division standings. Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250210ewwudx https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250206m0a54z The M State Men’s Basketball team led 31-28 at the half Wednesday night in Austin, but a 49-28 second half carried the Spartans past the top-ranked Riverland Blue Devils, 80-56. The win moves M State into a tie for first place with Riverland in the MCAC Southern Division with 7-1 division records. The win puts the Spartans at 21-2 overall. The loss is the first of the season for the Blue Devils, now 22-1. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250206m0a54z https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250203hhmjay The M State Men's Basketball team defeated Minnesota West, 82-75, on Saturday in Fergus Falls, winning their 20th game of the season. The Spartans improved to 6-1 in the MCAC Southern Division as they completed a season sweep of the Bluejays. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250203hhmjay https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250130gk5ho1 The M State Men's Basketball team shot 54% (32-59) from the field, buried half (11-22) of their 3-point shots, and hit 24-of-30 (80%) free throw opportunities on Wednesday night as they improved to 19-2 overall and 5-1 in MCAC Southern Division play with a 99-68 win over St. Cloud Technical and Community College. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250130gk5ho1 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250128oq7qg4 The M State Men’s Basketball team traveled to Rochester on Saturday to take on the Yellowjackets in a MCAC Southern Division tilt. M State led 26-25 at the half and pulled away in the second half for a 67-57 victory, improving their season record to 18-2 and their MCAC Southern Division mark to 4-1. Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250128oq7qg4 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250123igwcd5 M State and Ridgewater battled through 11 lead changes and 8 ties on Wednesday night before the Spartans finished with a 103-93 victory over the Warriors in a game played in Fergus Falls. M State had four players score in double figures and shot 47.4% (41-72) from the field, winning the rebounding battle 36-29. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250123igwcd5 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250117eqdc75 The M State Men’s Basketball team bounced back from an overtime loss to Riverland, the top ranked team in the country in NJCAA Division III Men’s Basketball, with a 92-74 win over Anoka-Ramsey on Wednesday night in Coon Rapids. M State had to rally from a 39-33 halftime deficit to earn the road win. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250117eqdc75 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250115frhw1t The Riverland Blue Devils came into Fergus Falls on Saturday as the number one ranked team in NJCAA Division III Men’s Community College Basketball with a perfect 17-0 record. They were up against the 15-1 M State Spartans in a MCAC Southern Division battle and the game lived up to the hype leading up to tip-off time as the two teams battled through regulation play tied at 69-69 and had to go to an overtime period to decide the winner. Riverland scored 12 overtime points and Spartans had 9 as the visitors escaped with an 81-78 victory. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250115frhw1t https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250102iplbpu The Spartan Men’s Basketball team turned in an outstanding team performance on Tuesday as they shot 58.8% (50-85) from the field, made 24-of-29 free throws, held a 53-31 rebounding advantage, assisted on 29 of 50 made field goals and had only 8 turnovers as they handed Leach Lake Tribal College a resounding 132-67 defeat on day two of the Spartan Classic in Fergus Falls. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250102iplbpu https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241231i2gzpl The M State Men’s Basketball team improved their season record to 13-1 as they won their fourth straight game on Monday at the Spartan Classic, beating Minnesota North College – Itasca, 89-49. The Spartans shot 54.8% (40-73) from the field and forced 23 turnovers which led to 29 points. They also has 15 steals and 20 assists on 40 made baskets, while winning the rebound battle, 36-28. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241231i2gzpl https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241223gb6ouo M State led 43-36 over Minnesota North College-Rainy River at the half on Saturday and then had to hold off a strong comeback attempt by the Voyageurs in the second half to record an 88-84 victory at the Central Lakes Classic in Brainerd. The win improved the Spartans record to 12-1 to start the season. Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241223gb6ouo https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241223g9bnjh The Spartan Men’s Basketball team improved to 11-1 on the season when they handed Central Lakes College an 84-80 defeat on Friday night in Brainerd, avenging their only loss of the season. The win came against the host team on the opening night of the Central Lakes Classic Holiday Tournament. M State will face Minnesota North College – Rainy River at 11:00am Saturday. This story will be updated to include stats once they are received. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241223g9bnjh https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241216i30n81 The M State Men’s Basketball team bounced back from their first loss of the season on Friday night to Central Lakes, by handing Gogebic Community College an 82-73 loss on Saturday afternoon in Fergus Falls. With the win the Spartans improve their season record to 10-1 as they prepare to play in the Central Lakes Tournament in Brainerd on Friday. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241216i30n81 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241216hxejx1 The Spartans 9 game winning streak to start the season came to an end on Friday night when the Central Lakes Raiders handed M State a 78-75 loss in Fergus Falls. The game was tied at 37-37 at halftime. Central Lakes shot a blistering 57.7% (30-52) from the field, while M State hit 42.6% (29-68) of their field goal attempts. M State won the rebounding battle, 31-29. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241216hxejx1 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241211naza85 You can make it 9 wins in a row to start the season for the M State Men’s Basketball team. The Spartans completed a 2-0 weekend road trip on Saturday with an 81-65 victory over Minnesota North College – Vermilion in Ely. Sat, 07 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241211naza85 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241209hxeqms The M State Men’s basketball team scored 50 first half points to take a 50-24 halftime lead and allowed just 50 points to Minnesota North College-Mesabi Range as they defeated the Norse by the score of 91-50 on Friday night in Virginia, improving their season record to 8-0. The will play the second of back-to-back games at 3:00pm Saturday against Vermilion in Ely. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241209hxeqms https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241209hnuisj The M State Men’s Basketball team won for a seventh straight time to open the season when they posted a 97-61 victory over Sisseton-Wahpeton on Tuesday night. Five Spartans reached double figures with Mason Muir leading the way with 20 points. Foday Sheriff and Yonis Mohamud added 16 and 15 points, respectively. Dwayne Bryant contributed a dozen points off the bench and Javin Tindall chipped in with 10. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241209hnuisj https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241211mwl1jg The M State Men’s Basketball team won for a seventh straight time to open the season when they posted a 97-61 victory over Sisseton-Wahpeton on Tuesday night. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241211mwl1jg https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241127iakpyq The M State Men’s Basketball team established control early on Tuesday night as they built a 57-26 halftime lead over the Northland Pioneers at the Spartan gym in Fergus Falls. M State went on to post a 95-59 victory, sweeping their season series with the Pioneers. The Spartans continued to shoot the ball well, hitting 53.7% (36-67) of their field goal attempts and making 14-of-29 (48.3%) of their 3-point shots. They also won the rebounding battle 38-32. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241127iakpyq https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241121gtjrtd The M State Men’s Basketball team held a slim 26-25 halftime margin over NDSCS on Wednesday night, however, the Spartans owned the second half as they scored 44 points to the Wildcats 34, earning their fifth consecutive win by handing the visitors a 70-59 loss. M State held the Wildcats to 29.9% (20-67) shooting on the night and 18.2% (4-22) on 3-point attempts. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241121gtjrtd