https://athletics.minnesota.edu en-us https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260212i6wtsg On sophomore night at M State, Hayden Knick scored a team high 21 points, hitting 7-of-14 3-pointers in the game. Fifteen of those points came in the first half as the Spartans took a 44-40 advantage into the locker room at halftime. Trinity Bible College put together a solid second half, outscoring M State 49-37 to take an 89-81 victory. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260212i6wtsg https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260129cv0b4t The M State Men’s Basketball team found themselves down by six points at halftime Wednesday night, trailing 41-35. The second half was a back-and-forth battle with M State outscoring St. Cloud 44-40, but coming up two points short in an 81-79 loss on their home floor. The loss leaves the Spartans and the Cyclones tied in the MCAC South with 2-3 conference records. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260129cv0b4t https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260128otc62e The M State Men’s basketball team fell behind 45-23 at the half on Monday night at NDSCS in Wahpeton, however, the Spartans battled the Wildcats the rest of the way, trailing by just 10 points late in the game before the Wildcats finished with an 87-62 victory. The Spartans were outscored by just 3 points in the second half, 42-39. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260128otc62e https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260128or757t M State overcame a 30-24 halftime deficit in Rochester on Saturday afternoon and went on to record a 67-63 MCAC Southern Division victory over the Yellowjackets. The Spartans shot 46.3% (25-54) from the field and made 38.5% (5-13) from beyond the arc. They also held a 38-32 edge on the boards. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260128or757t https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260122grjlwq The Ridgewater Warriors took an 11 point halftime lead (43-32) on Wednesday night and outscored M State 50-30 over the final 20 minutes to post a 93-62 victory over the Spartans in Fergus Falls. The Warriors had a good shooting night, making 49% (36-73) of their field goal attempts. The Spartans only made 33% (26-79) of their shots from the floor. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260122grjlwq https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260121glxxb1 The M State Men’s basketball team struggled from the get-go on Monday night in Thief River Falls, falling behind 31-13 at the half and losing to the Pioneers by a final score of 59-42. The Spartans shot just 31.5% (17-54) on the night and finished without a scorer in double figures. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260121glxxb1 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260115h5cinn The M State Men’s Basketball team had a good shooting night in Coon Rapids on Wednesday as they made 51.6% (32-62) of their field goal attempts on the way to an 89-81 victory over Anoka-Ramsey. Five Spartans reached double digits in scoring, led by James Hamilton with 25 points. Hamilton also had 9 rebounds. M State made 19-of-28 (68%) of their free throws. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260115h5cinn https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260112gss7e4 Riverland made 53.3% (32-60) of their field goal attempts and buried 10-of-21 (47.6%) of their 3-point attempts on Saturday afternoon as they recorded an 82-58 MCAC Southern Division victory over the M State Spartans in Fergus Falls. M State shot 36.7% (22-60) and only 20.7% (6-29) from beyond the arc. With the Spartans leading 24-23 late in the first half, Riverland rattled off 16 straight points to go into halftime with a 39-24 lead. Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260112gss7e4 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260108oc8e5j Minnesota West shot 61% (41-67) overall and 42% (11-26) from 3-point range on Wednesday night as the Blue Jays opened MCAC Southern Division play with a decisive 99-72 victory over M State in Worthington. Minnesota West also held a 39-26 advantage on the boards. The Spartans shot 43% (25-58) on the night. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260108oc8e5j https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260105hwhuwa M State had a good shooting night on Friday as they held off a late surge by Minnesota North College – Itasca to record their tenth win of the season, a 91-88 victory over the Vikings. The Spartans hit 52% (39-75) of their field goal attempts on the way to the win. James Hamilton registered a double-double (24 points, 11 rebounds) to lead M State. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260105hwhuwa https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251222fsxggw The M State Men’s Basketball team improved to 9-3 on the year with their fifth straight victory on Saturday afternoon in Fergus Falls. The Spartans led 37-28 at the half and held on for a 69-65 victory over Minnesota North College – Rainy River. M State shot 39.4% (26-66) overall, but struggled from the 3-point line, going just 6-for-25 (47.8%). They also made only 11-of-23 free throws (47.8%). Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251222fsxggw https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251222fq2dl2 The M State Men’s Basketball team took a 43-21 halftime lead and then had to hold off a furious second half comeback by Minnesota North College – Rainy River to complete a 73-69 victory. The Voyageurs outscored the Spartans 48-30 over the final 20 minutes of play on Friday night. The two teams will face each other again at noon on Saturday. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251222fq2dl2 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251215nmv7p0 The M State Men’s basketball team held a 32-29 halftime lead and then pulled away in the second half for an 81-66 win over Minnesota North College – Itasca on Saturday afternoon in Fergus Falls. The Spartans shot 36.8% (25-68) as they recorded their third straight win and improved their season record to 7-3. M State took excellent care of the ball, committing only 11 turnovers on the day and won the battle of the boards, 50-44. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251215nmv7p0 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251215nhdkz9 M State made 17-of-21 (81%) free throws and won the rebounding battle 39-31 on Friday night as they edged Northland 69-67. The Spartans made 41.8% (23-55), while the Pioneers shot 42.9% (24-56) from the field. M State held a 36-30 advantage at the half, but Northland outscored the home team 37-33 over the last 20 minutes of play. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251215nhdkz9 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251209e79hsv Ty Vig registered a double-double (12 points, 12 rebounds) and M State bounced back from a tough loss Friday night to defeat Minnesota North College – Rainy River by the score of 75-49. The Spartans shot 42.6% (29-68) from the field. Carter Clark was the leading scorer with 20 points and James Hamilton was also in double figures, scoring 10 points. Vig, Clark, Hamilton and Braylon Baldwin had 3 assists apiece and Hamilton secured 8 rebounds. Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251209e79hsv https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251203jnds4q The M State Men’s Basketball team outscored Central Lakes Community College 15-10 in the overtime session on Tuesday night, recording a 96-91 road win over the Raiders in Brainerd. The Spartans led 46-39 at the half, but the home team rallied back with a 42-35 second half advantage to force OT. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251203jnds4q https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251125g42c0d Leng Akol sparked the M State Men's Basketball team with a 17 point performance off the bench on Saturday as the Spartans recorded an 89-68 victory over Minnesota North College-Mesabi Range, improving their season record to 3-2. Braylon Baldwin led M State with 22 points, while adding 6 rebounds, and James Hamilton contributed 16 points and 5 boards. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251125g42c0d https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251125g16era In a low scoring first half the M State Spartans led Minnesota North College - Vermilion, 27-17, however, the Spartans outscored the Ironhawks 47-36 over the final 20 minutes to finish with a 74-53 victory, improving their season record to 2-2. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251125g16era https://athletics.minnesota.edu/general/2025-26/releases/20251112libsb1 Dave Cresap is in his 40th year as a basketball coach, 37 decorated seasons as a high school coach and now beginning year number three as head coach of the M State Spartans in Fergus Falls. Year two was one for the record books as the Spartans went 30-4, won their first conference championship in 21 years with an 11-1 MCAC Southern Division record, and took fourth place at the NJCAA Division III National Tournament in New York. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/general/2025-26/releases/20251112libsb1 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250408jpr6on The Region XIII Division III Men's Basketball Awards were released Friday and M State received two major awards. Foday Sheriff was named the Region XIII Division III MVP, and Spartan Head Coach Dave Cresap was named Region XIII Division III Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250408jpr6on https://athletics.minnesota.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250408jj3zrp The Region XIII Division III Men's Basketball Awards were released Friday and M State received two major awards. Foday Sheriff was named the Region XIII Division III MVP, and Spartan Head Coach Dave Cresap was named Region XIII Division III Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250408jj3zrp 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