Blog

Best of 2023: NSIC Tourney HQ

The 2023 NSIC tournament is filled with unforgettable moments and incredible games. Midco Sports® was there for it all. We're looking back at the best of the best.

PLAYS OF THE DAY

WOMEN'S TOP 3

Women's Quarterfinals - Day 1

3. O-Glass Gem – Brooke Olson tips the rebound to herself for the bucket!
2. Batt Attack – Joey Batt with her patented steal and score!
1. Triple Team and One – Brooke Olson will not be denied under the rim!

Women's Quarterfinals - Day 2

3. Mustang Power – Bri Stoltzman with the hoop and harm!
2. St. Cloud Step Through – Katrina Theis with the nifty move and bucket!
1. Augie And One – Michaela Jewett powers through for a score!

Women's Semifinals

3. Buzzer Beater – Hannah Parsley beats the horn for two!
2. Mighty Maverick – Joey Batt with another steal and score!
1. A Little Bit of Touch – Ella Gilbertson gets the reverse to go!

Women's Championship

3. Corner Three – Maesyn Thiesen finds Taya Hakamaki for the corner!
2. MVP Reverse – Brooke Olson shows off those Tourney MVP skills!
1. Three-peat – UMD Women's Basketball are three-time NSIC Champs!

MEN'S TOP 3

Men's Quarterfinals - Day 1

3. Bulldog Determination – Drew Blair works hard for two!
2. Block Party – Jake Kettner says nope twice in a row!
1. High Flying Dragon – Dane Zimmer with the hammer and harm!

Men's Quarterfinals - Day 2

3. Bulldog Determination – Drew Blair works hard for two!
2. Block Party – Jake Kettner says nope twice in a row!
1. High Flying Dragon – Dane Zimmer with the hammer and harm!

Men's Semifinals

3. Put Back Slam – Logan Kinsey hammers home the rebound!
2. Spin Cycle – Joshua Brown with the steal, spin move, and score!
1. Game Winner – Lorenzo McGhee. Enough said.

Men's Championship

3. Teardrop – Lorenzo McGhee with a fadeaway rainbow!
2. Breaking Ankles – Jacob Beeninga with some nifty moves!
1. Repeat Champs – MSUM Dragons take the NSIC tourney title home again!

MATCHUPS

WOMEN'S

Championship

Women's Championship | Minnesota Duluth vs. Minnesota State

Tuesday, February 28 | 4 PM CT

Minnesota Duluth defeats Minnesota State 80-74 in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) women's championship game live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.

Semifinals

Women's Semifinals | Minnesota Duluth VS. Augustana University

Monday, February 27 | 11 AM CT

Minnesota Duluth defeats Augustana University 76-59 in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) women's semifinals game on Midco Sports Network and Midco Sports Plus.

Women's Semifinals | Minnesota State vs. Southwest Minnesota State

Monday, February 27 | 1:30 PM CT

Minnesota State defeats Southwest Minnesota State 100-82 in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) women's semifinals game on Midco Sports Network and Midco Sports Plus.

Quarterfinals

Women's Quarterfinals | Augustana University vs. Northern State University (Final 78-76)

Sunday, February 26 | 11 AM CT

Augustana University defeats Northern State University 78-76 in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) women's quarterfinals game live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.

Women's Quarterfinals | Minnesota Duluth Vs. Concordia University, St. Paul (Final 82-55)

Saturday, February 25 | 11 AM CT

Minnesota Duluth defeats Concordia University 82-55 in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) women's quarterfinal game live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.

Women's Quarterfinals | Minnesota State Vs. University of Mary (81-66)

Saturday, February 25 | 7 PM CT

Minnesota State defeats University of Mary 81-66 in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) men's quarterfinal live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.

Women's Quarterfinals | Southwest Minnesota State vs. St. Cloud State (Final 76-68)

Sunday, February 26 | 1:30 PM CT

Southwest Minnesota State defeats St Cloud State 76-68 in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) women's quarterfinals game live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.

MEN'S

Championship

Men's Championship | MSU Moorhead vs. Minnesota Duluth (Final 79-69)

Tuesday, February 28 | 7 PM CT

MSU Moorhead defeats Minnesota Duluth 79-69 in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) men's championship game live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.

Semifinals

Men's Semifinals | Minnesota Duluth vs. Northern State University (Final 75-69)

Monday, February 27 | 4:30 PM CT

Minnesota Duluth defeats Northern State University 75-69 in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC)  men's semifinals game on Midco Sports Network and Midco Sports Plus.

Men's Semifinals | MSU Moorhead vs. Bemidji State University 

Monday, February 27 | 7 PM CT

MSU Moorhead defeats Bemidji State University 78-77 in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) men's semifinals game on Midco Sports Network and Midco Sports Plus.

Quarterfinals

Men's Quarter Finals | MSU Moorhead vs. Sioux Falls (Final 76-56)

Sunday, February 26 | 7:00 PM CT

Minnesota State University Moorhead defeats University of Sioux Falls 76-56 in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) men's quarterfinals game live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.

Men's Quarterfinals | Minnesota Duluth vs. Upper Iowa  (Final 72-61)

Sunday, February 26 | 4:30 PM CT

Minnesota Duluth defeats Upper Iowa University 72-61 in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) men's quarterfinals game live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.

Men's Quarterfinals | Bemidji State University vs. Wayne State College (Final 79-71)

Saturday, February 25 | 1:30 PM CT

Bemidji State University defeats Wayne State College 79-71 in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) men's quarterfinals game live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.

Men's Quarterfinals | Northern State vs. Minot State (Final 65-60)

Saturday, February 25 | 4:30 PM CT

Northern State University defeats Minot State University 65-60 in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) men's quarterfinals game live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.


Filed Under Basketball | College | NSIC | Tourney HQ