MSU Moorhead Ranked 1st Time

[imabison]

http://www.inforum.com/sports/dragons/3659974-dragons-men-ranked-top-10-first-time-division-ii-history
Dragons men ranked in Top 10 for first time in Division II history

Kudos to their players and staff..

[El_Chapo]

Dragons are a legit basketball team exciting to watch, elite 8 we coming!!! I heard dragonsfan is really enjoying this run kudos to them

[Bison03]

Pretrty amazing. Was NDSU ever ranked in the top 10? or ranked at all? I don't remember.

[silkamilkamonico]

Not sure but I doubt it - NDSU was never very good in D2 college basketball.

[imabison]

Not sure but I doubt it - NDSU was never very good in D2 college basketball.
I would have guessed maybe during the Inniger days possibly but not sure. Where is the Sports Information director when you need him?

[aces1180]

I would have guessed maybe during the Inniger days possibly but not sure. Where is the Sports Information director when you need him?

They are smart enough to not post here, unlike the UN_ guy, haha.

[1998braves64]

What happened to dragonsfan?? How come he hasn't posted on this?? /purple :biggrin:
Sent from Win8 phone on a bullet train from Hillsboro.

[MrAugustana]

Depending on how both teams play over the next 4 games, there's the potential for a huge matchup between Moorhead and Augie on February 7th. Coach Billeter's Vikes are currently 18-1 and sitting at #6 in the country, with Moorhead at 21-1 and #8 in the country. Obviously still 4 games to go between now and then, but if both teams continue their success, there's a chance that the Augie/Moorhead matchup could be a big factor in determining who hosts this year's regional tournament. On the Augie side, we don't have a senior on the roster, which is also exciting. But there's still plenty of basketball to be played this year, so we'll see what shakes out.

[silkamilkamonico]

I would have guessed maybe during the Inniger days possibly but not sure. Where is the Sports Information director when you need him?

Inniger did a great job selling the program, but he won maybe 60% of his games and didn't have more than a handful of conference championships and not many postseason victories at all. Had some really good players come through the program though.

[Leonardite]

Finally went and watched them play last night. Fantastic team to watch. Jordan Riewer hit 8 threes in the FIRST HALF. Reminded of the coulda/woulda/shoulda the Gophers had with Woodside. Best of luck to them - and worth a trip to Nemzek if you're looking for a game to watch.

[HandoEX]

Gonna check out the Dragons against Mankato tonight. Looking forward to seeing them!

[Tatanka]

Gonna check out the Dragons against Mankato tonight. Looking forward to seeing them!


Also considering this.

[El_Chapo]

Riewer was on fire, kid would look great as a senior sharp shooter on NDSU this year.....but I digress. They are literally a blast to watch play fast action and scoring. Laqua had all their football players there last night made for a loud fun atmosphere. Hando. Send some pics dude

[Kermit]

Also considering this.

I will be there. Dragons are fun to watch when the Bison are off.

[MNLonghorn10]

Also considering this.

You're just going to drink moorheads elite tap water.

[Tatanka]

You're just going to drink moorheads elite tap water.


Yeah I'm busted.

[EndZoneQB]

You're just going to drink moorheads elite tap water.

I buy bottles of water to dump out when I get home to fill with my tap water.

[El_Chapo]

Msum wins 76-72. Great exciting basketball. Fast paced and great atmosphere. Congrats to dragonsfan they should break top 5 in nation!

[Tatanka]

Had a great time at nemzek tonight. Dragons won by 4... Pretty full house... Msum football team may not be world beaters on the field but they can sure heckle the shit out of a visiting basketball team. Good to see them having fun.

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[MNLonghorn10]

I buy bottles of water to dump out when I get home to fill with my tap water.

you could just feed it to tatankas family.

[Kermit]

Had a great time at nemzek tonight. Dragons won by 4... Pretty full house... Msum football team may not be world beaters on the field but they can sure heckle the shit out of a visiting basketball team. Good to see them having fun.

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The Dragons are entertaining. Always a pleasure to see Tatanka and HandoEX.

[Tatanka]

you could just feed it to tatankas family.

Good news. Before I left I did make a positive contribution to your water supply. You can thank me later!

[MrAugustana]

Setting up to be a big game on Saturday night between Moorhead and Augie. Based on wins/losses this weekend, Augie will most likely move up to #4 and Moorhead will move up to #6, maybe even #5. Probably one of the highest-profile matchups the NSIC has seen since the Winona State national championship teams took on those highly-ranked Northern State teams.

On the plus side for Moorhead, as I mentioned in a previous post, Augie will have to face a pretty feisty Northern State team (currently 3rd in the conference) on Friday night while Moorhead will be taking on a 5-17 Wayne State team (last in the conference) and should roll them by 20-30, easy. If the Vikes manage to take down Northern State, it will be a big time matchup on Saturday night in Sioux Falls. Well, it'll be a big time matchup either way, but even bigger if both teams still only have one loss on the year. Should be a fun weekend of basketball down in Sioux Falls.

[goldenshower]

Man, NDSU really missed on Aaron Lien

[Tatanka]

Man, NDSU really missed on Aaron Lien


Talk to me in a couple years

[MNLonghorn10]

Man, NDSU really missed on Aaron Lien
Sucks especially since he was in their own backyard.

[bruinbison]

Augustana - Minnesota State Moorhead preview (also Augie - Northern State)
from Matt Zimmer of the A-L



The Vikings — ranked fourth in the Division II Top 25 poll — are host to in-state rival Northern State on Friday at the Arena, then face a showdown with sixth-ranked Minnesota State-Moorhead, the team with which they're tied for the NSIC lead.

The Vikings are 21-1 overall and 15-1 in the league. The Dragons are 24-1 overall and 15-1 in the league. Augustana has won 14 in a row. Moorhead has won 12 in a row. The Vikings outscore their opponents by 19 points a game, the Dragons by 19.4.


http://www.argusleader.com/story/sports/college/augustana-college/2015/02/05/red-hot-augustana-men-tested-weekend/22955373/

Aaron Lien - as a sophomore is averaging 12.2 pts, 4.3 rbs, 1 apg, 50% FG%, 41% 3FG%
He did not redshirt, as AJ did.
AJ Jacobson is averaging 10.2 pts, 4.2 rbs, 1.7 apg, 40% FG%, 41% 3FG%
He missed 5 games due to injury.

[Mr Meaty]

Do not forget about a different level with the team NDSU plays vs MSU teams they play.

[NDSU_grad]

Man, NDSU really missed on Aaron Lien

So you think he's better than A.J. or Carlin? Because those are the only scholarships we had available that year. Personally, I'd take those two over Lien.

[MNLonghorn10]

Do not forget about a different level with the team NDSU plays vs MSU teams they play.
Msum has already beaten ndsu.

[Mr Meaty]

Msum has already beaten ndsu.

not lately. :fight:

[SDbison]

Msum has already beaten ndsu. Yeah but, but but............this NDSU team is so awesome.....they are always fighting and playing hard and barely winning games. Yep, I don't say nice things about the current NDSU basketball team, but I am just trying to offset the delusional group of 8 posters here that can never say anything critical. Last night the Bison went 5 minutes without scoring late in the game against bottom dweller Omaha. Eeked out a win, but things like that will come to haunt against tougher teams to end the season and in the tournament.

[MNLonghorn10]

Yeah but, but but............this NDSU team is so awesome.....they are always fighting and playing hard and barely winning games. Yep, I don't say nice things about the current NDSU basketball team, but I am just trying to offset the delusional group of 8 posters here that can never say anything critical. Last night the Bison went 5 minutes without scoring late in the game against bottom dweller Omaha. Eeked out a win, but things like that will come to haunt against tougher teams to end the season and in the tournament.
Tapa +rep. Haha

[bruinbison]

So you think he's better than A.J. or Carlin? Because those are the only scholarships we had available that year. Personally, I'd take those two over Lien.

My regret at the time was what NDSU_grad just mentioned. Too bad the Bison didn't have a 3rd scholly available.
IIRC someone posted that Lien was offered a Preferred Walk-On, but can't blame a guy for taking the financial aid.
Anyone have an opinion on how Moorhead HS's current star player (Cody Dorow) will do for MSUM?
How close was he to being a Div I prospect?

[Mr Meaty]

Yeah but, but but............this NDSU team is so awesome.....they are always fighting and playing hard and barely winning games. Yep, I don't say nice things about the current NDSU basketball team, but I am just trying to offset the delusional group of 8 posters here that can never say anything critical. Last night the Bison went 5 minutes without scoring late in the game against bottom dweller Omaha. Eeked out a win, but things like that will come to haunt against tougher teams to end the season and in the tournament.

wow between MNlonghorn10 and SDbison this teams is worth following or playing basketball at all. I guess if you do not dominate every game you just are not that good. I am glad no team in history has ever had scoring droughts. I am sure NDSU is the first one to have one. Did someone pee in your Cheerios this morning or is that just the way you and longhorn like them?

[MNLonghorn10]

wow between MNlonghorn10 and SDbison this teams is worth following or playing basketball at all. I guess if you do not dominate every game you just are not that good. I am glad no team in history has ever had scoring droughts. I am sure NDSU is the first one to have one. Did someone pee in your Cheerios this morning or is that just the way you and longhorn like them?
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[goldenshower]

My regret at the time was what NDSU_grad just mentioned. Too bad the Bison didn't have a 3rd scholly available.
IIRC someone posted that Lien was offered a Preferred Walk-On, but can't blame a guy for taking the financial aid.
Anyone have an opinion on how Moorhead HS's current star player (Cody Dorow) will do for MSUM?
How close was he to being a Div I prospect?

Cody will be a solid d2 kid, he isn't as good as lien

[HandoEX]

Msum has already beaten ndsu.

Honest question, does MSUM's bball program cut you a sweet deal on your family business's advertising at Nemzek to get you to pimp their mbb program on Bisonville?

Big game in Sioux Falls tomorrow! Spent the last few days down there and there was lots of buzz about this one. Go Dragons!!!

[MNLonghorn10]

Honest question, does MSUM's bball program cut you a sweet deal on your family business's advertising at Nemzek to get you to pimp their mbb program on Bisonville?

Big game in Sioux Falls tomorrow! Spent the last few days down there and there was lots of buzz about this one. Go Dragons!!!
Not really. i get the rights to dress up as scorch whenever i feel like it.

But I will say that this turn around wouldn't be made possible without the fine safe transportation they've been receiving

[bruinbison]

#4 Augustana pulls away to defeat #6MSU-Moorhead 97-80

[DIBISON]

Former NDSU head coach Tom Billiter has a good program down at Augie. Only 1 senior on the team and took care of the Dragons.

[HerdBot]

Msum has already beaten ndsu.

Stop trolling. Exhibition games 4 years ago don't count. It's always a big game for them and they played out of their minds and couldn't miss from downtown

[Tatanka]

Stop trolling. Exhibition games 4 years ago don't count. It's always a big game for them and they played out of their minds and couldn't miss from downtown


This year's Dragons would give this year's Bison a run for their money. Just sayin'

[MNLonghorn10]

Stop trolling. Exhibition games 4 years ago don't count. It's always a big game for them and they played out of their minds and couldn't miss from downtown

trolling? Loss still sting, gabe?

dragons got trounced last night. I blame hando.

[HandoEX]

MSUM beat Upper Iowa today in Sioux Falls. Dragons play MN State Mankato tomorrow. If they win that game, I'm going Tuesday's championship game at the Pentagon since I'm in SF anyways. Go Dragons!

http://www.northernsun.org/documents/2015/2/25/15_03_03_MBB_Tourn_Bracket.pdf

[MNLonghorn10]

Your fighting grover moores up 8 at half

[NDSUstudent]

Sounds like they won in dramatic fashion today.

[El_Chapo]

Wow!! Riewer was like woodside!!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBAGtye2yAQ

[MNLonghorn10]

Augie/northern OT...some good games here, thats for sure.

[MNLonghorn10]

Augie wins at the buzzer

rematch!


these small school tourneys, whether its D2 or mid major, are the best.

[MNLonghorn10]

is the loser done here? Wouldnt both go to the tournament regardless because of their ranking?

[ndsubison1]

they may get an at-large?

[MNLonghorn10]

they may get an at-large?

two top 5 teams, youd figure that would happen. lol

[NDSUstudent]

is the loser done here? Wouldnt both go to the tournament regardless because of their ranking?

Both will go to the regional and probably be top seeds.

Just checked...Augie #1 and MSUM #2 in the central region.

[MNLonghorn10]

Both will go to the regional and probably be top seeds.

Just checked...Augie #1 and MSUM #2 in the central region.

Yea some blowhard with his hair way too flat said something about the losers season ends tonight.

good game so far...fast pace and sharp shooting

[HandoEX]

Huge end to the half for Augie. They hit a bunch of 3s. 49-36 at half.

The Pentagon is so fricken cool for this type of tournament! Two excellent DII teams on the court tonight. Go Dragons!

[HandoEX]

Dragons can't buy a bucket and Augie can not miss. Wtf!?!?

[MrAugustana]

Just to close this out, Augie ended up winning last night's game 98-82. Moorhead cut it down to 5 or 6 in the 2nd half, then Augie went on a solid run to wrap things up. Coach Billeter's Vikes sit at 30-2 overall right now, Moorhead is 32-3. Both teams are solid and have a chance to do something special in the postseason.

With last night's win, Augie will most likely host the Regional Tournament in Sioux Falls in 11 days. Very possible both teams will match up again at some point. I'm not a huge subscriber to the "hard to beat a team three times in one year" theory, but, at the same time, if they do end up meeting again this year, Walthall will have an opportunity to come up with a new strategy for taking down the Vikes, whereas the Augie strategy will most likely need to be "keep doing what worked the last two times." It'll be interesting to see what shakes out in the Regional. MSU-Mankato and Northern State should also put up a strong fight from this region, so there's still a lot to be determined in the next couple of weeks.

[NDSUstudent]

Wow...MSU Moorhead vs Northwest Missouri State for the right to go to the Elite 8. Augie goes down.

[MNLonghorn10]

augie going down is huge...no more away game for MSUM

[HoopsBison]

Nice win for the Dragons today and they get a little help with Augie losing.

Best of luck to them on Tuesday!

[Tatanka]

Nice win for the Dragons today and they get a little help with Augie losing.

Best of luck to them on Tuesday!



So, did the thousands of Augie fans throw out their shoulders patting themselves on the back for having the awesomest fan base ever because they were able to drive a few minutes across town for the game?

Go Dragons!!!

[El_Chapo]

What an opportunity for Dragons!! Wow they can reach the final 4 Riewer has been on fire and Aaron Lien is legit

[StL Bison Fan]

Talking MSU basketball on kfgo now. One thing they brought up. If they would win it all they would have won 39 games.
No other team would have done that. No one.
Kind of nice to have another Bison neighbor doing well. Boy all those guys in Fargo Moorhead do is win!!

[Mr Meaty]

Kind of nice to have another Bison neighbor doing well. Boy all those guys in Fargo Moorhead do is win!![/QUOTE]

I see what you did there and I approve.

[StL Bison Fan]

Kind of nice to have another Bison neighbor doing well. Boy all those guys in Fargo Moorhead do is win!!

I see what you did there and I approve.[/QUOTE]
:bow:
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[El_Chapo]

Go Dragons!! anyone see an online link for this game??

Hando are you there?

[HerdBot]

What an opportunity for Dragons!! Wow they can reach the final 4 Riewer has been on fire and Aaron Lien is legit

The irony of you talking up Division 2. Just saying :)

[runtheoption]

Halftime, Dragons lead 20 to 18. Ugly, but Go Dragons!

[El_Chapo]

msum down 1 video here http://portal.stretchinternet.com/msum/portal.htm?eventId=206980&streamType=video

is it choppy as hell for everyone else!????

[runtheoption]

Dragons win, going to the Elite 8.

[HoopsBison]

Big congrats goes across the river to the Dragons, they advance to the Elite 8 of the Div 2 tournament tonight.

[MNLonghorn10]

damn..thats f'n awesome. Big ups to the Dragons. Good for them. will be watching next wednesday.

that was a pretty ugly game but hey..

[StL Bison Fan]

Now see. They really didn't need that hockies team, now did they?
Good job Dragons!

[Green1]

I got to admit, that's pretty cool. Good job Dragons!

[imabison]

I just LOL when I went to the GF Herald and there is a huge photo of and story of MSU Moorhead success. All week long its been photos of NDSU and the story of the NCAA dance and plying Gonzaga.

They must be going nuts up there with all the non publicity of their own school.

[Tatanka]

I just LOL when I went to the GF Herald and there is a huge photo of and story of MSU Moorhead success. All week long its been photos of NDSU and the story of the NCAA dance and plying Gonzaga.

They must be going nuts up there with all the non publicity of their own school.


Doubt they've even seen it. Basketball isn't played with a puck, silly.

[HoopsBison]

Very entertaining game thus far in the Elite 8 game. The #4 Dragons tail 49-43 to #3 Bellarmine. Both teams getting up and down and hitting tons of shots. Pretty much a home game for Bellarmine, they have a ton of fans in attendance. Defense hasnt been great but an exciting game to watch.

Go Dragons!

[Tatanka]

Very entertaining game thus far in the Elite 8 game. The #4 Dragons tail 49-43 to #3 Bellarmine. Both teams getting up and down and hitting tons of shots. Pretty much a home game for Bellarmine, they have a ton of fans in attendance. Defense hasnt been great but an exciting game to watch.

Go Dragons!


Watching this as well. WDAY tried to buy the rights to air the game but the NCAA said no so it's webcast city... Like watching on an Atari 2600... But entertaining.

Lawd have mercy if msum would play some damn defense they'd be up big. Bellarmine shooting well over 60% and were at a 75% clip with about 6 to go in the half. Would be genuinely happy for the dragons if they would pull this out and move on to the semis.

[HoopsBison]

Watching this as well. WDAY tried to buy the rights to air the game but the NCAA said no so it's webcast city... Like watching on an Atari 2600... But entertaining.

Lawd have mercy if msum would play some damn defense they'd be up big. Bellarmine shooting well over 60% and were at a 75% clip with about 6 to go in the half. Would be genuinely happy for the dragons if they would pull this out and move on to the semis.

The game can be seen via steam through NCAA official site. If they can pull out the win tomorrows game would be televised on CBS Sports Network. The winner gets to play the #1 team in D2.

[El_Chapo]

Cmon MSUM! you could win the next few nights and be the biggest story in the red river valley!!

[HoopsBison]

Okay the Dragons arent playing any defense now, game getting out of hand.

[HandoEX]

48-63 Dragons losing. Hell of a season and a big accomplishment for our friends across the river!!!

[Tatanka]

Holy hell msum can't buy a stop. Bellarmine shooting 71%. Gonna need a miracle at this point.
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[HoopsBison]

Bellarmine has a 6'9 sophmore who is very impressive.

[NDSUstudent]

Tough loss for the Dragons tonight but congrats to them on a hell of a season!

[Tatanka]

Congrats Dragons!!!!
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[HandoEX]

Walthall won DII National Coach of the Year. Pretty damn impressive! Gotta wonder when DI will come calling? Staples sure has produced some bball dudes over the years.

http://news.mnstate.edu/2015/04/walthall-awarded-clarence-gaines-d-ii-coach-of-the-year/