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The games. The plays. The unbelievable moments. The 2024 NSIC tournament had it all, and you could watch every bit of it with Midco Sports. Take a look back at the best of the best.
Scroll down and take in all the unforgettable baskets and blocks before the teams take the court once again for the 2025 men’s and women’s tournaments.
Top 3 Plays of the Day
Women's Championship
3. Spin Cycle - Lexie Schneider with the nice move and bucket
2. Maverick Dime – Destinee Bursch with the sweet pass to Joey Batt
1. Mavericks are Champs – Minnesota State University Women's Basketball takes it all
Men's Championship
3. With Authority – Drew Blair finds Mattie Thompson for the flush
2. Deep Dagger – Malik Willingham from downtown
1. Mavericks are Champs – Minnesota State takes home the trophy
Women's Semifinals
3. Slip Screen Score: Megan Zander finds Lexie Schneider underneath
2. Maverick Magic: Joey Batt with the hoop and the harm
1. Zander Zing: Megan Zander with the block and three in succession
Men's Semifinals
3. Bulldog Alley-oop – Joshua Brown to Lincoln Meister with style
2. Clutch Maverick – Justin Eagins with the tiebreaking three late in the game
1. Big Game Blair– Drew Blair goes off for 38 in win.
Women's Quarterfinals - Day 2
3. Alayna Benike with the nifty reverse
2. Bri Stoltzman as time runs out
1. Taytum Rhoades to Abby Johnson
Men's Quarterfinals - Day 2
3. Block and Break – Caleb Van De Griend’s rejection sets up a score
2. Warrior Way – Connor Dillon gets a big bucket to ice the game late
1. High Flyer – Dunwa Omot with the steal and slam
Women's Quarterfinals - Day 1
3. Megan Zander with the steal and score
2. Lexie Schneider wouldn't be denied
1. Joey Batt ➡ Natalie Bremer
Men's Quarterfinals - Day 1
3. Josh Brown finds Lincoln Meister
2. Drew Blair at the buzzer
1. Dylan Peeters: block. Kyreese Willingham: slam
Matchups
Women's Championship | Minnesota State vs. Mary (Final 89 - 74)
Tuesday, March 5 | 7 PM CT
Minnesota State defeats Mary (89 - 74) in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) women's championship live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.
Men's Championship | Minnesota State vs. Minnesota Duluth (Final 97-77)
Tuesday, March 5 | 4 PM CT
Minnesota State defeats Minnesota Duluth (97-77) in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) men's championship!
Women's Semifinals | Mary vs. Minnesota Duluth (Final 83 - 75)
Monday, March 4 | 7 PM CT
Mary defeats Minnesota Duluth (83 - 75) in a in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) women's semifinal game live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.
Women's Semifinals | Minnesota State vs. Southwest Minnesota State (Final 88-72)
Monday, March 4 | 4:30 PM CT
Minnesota State defeats Southwest Minnesota State (88-72)in a in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) men's quarterfinals live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.
Men's Semifinals | Minnesota State vs. Southwest Minnesota State (Final 68-67)
Monday, March 4 | 11 AM CT
Minnesota State defeats Southwest Minnesota State (68-67) in a in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) men's quarterfinals live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.
Men's Semifinals | Minnesota Duluth vs. Winona State (Final 90 - 76)
Monday, March 4 | 1:30 PM CT
Minnesota Duluth defeats Winona State (90-76) in a in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) men's semifinal game live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.
Women's Quarterfinals | Minnesota Duluth vs. Concoria, St. Paul (Final 66-57)
Saturday, March 2 | 1:30 PM CT
Minnesota Duluth defeats Concoria, St. Paul (66-57) in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) women's quarterfinals live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.
Women's Quarterfinals | Southwest Minnesota State vs. Northern State (Final 86-75)
Saturday, March 2 | 4:30 PM CT
Southwest Minnesota State defeats Northern State (86-75) in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) women's quarterfinals live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.
Men's Quarterfinals | Winona State vs. MSU Moorhead (Final 69-65)
Sunday, March 3 | 1:30 PM CT
Winona State defeats MSU Moorhead (69-65) in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) men's quarterfinals live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.
Men's Quarterfinals | Southwest Minnesota State vs. Minot State (Final 85 - 68)
Sunday, March 3 | 11 AM CT
Southwest Minnesota State defeats Minot State (85 -68) in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) men's quarterfinals live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.
Women's Quarterfinals | Mary vs. St. Cloud State (Final 75-61)
Saturday, March 2 | 1:30 PM CT
Mary defeats St. Cloud State (75 - 61) in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) women's quarterfinals live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.
Women's Quarterfinals | Minnesota State vs. Minnesota State Moorhead (Final 101-74)
Saturday, March 2 | 1:30 PM CT
Minnesota State defeats Minnesota State Moorhead (101 - 74) in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) women's quarterfinals live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.
Men's Quarterfinals | Minnesota Duluth vs. Augustana (Final 88 - 74)
Saturday, March 2 | 1:30 PM CT
Minnesota Duluth defeats Augustana (88 - 74) in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) men's quarterfinals live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.
Men's Quarterfinals | Minnesota State vs. Sioux Falls (Final 78 - 64)
Saturday, March 2 | 11 AM CT
Minnesota State defeats Sioux Falls (78 - 64) in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) men's quarterfinals live on Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus.