<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://msumdragons.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>MSU Moorhead Athletics</title><link>https://www.msumdragons.com/rss.aspx?path=general</link><description>Latest news items for MSU Moorhead Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://www.msumdragons.com/rss?path=general" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Affinity Plus, MSUM Help Raise $10,731 for Special Olympics at Fourth Annual Polar Plunge</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/15/athletics-department-affinity-plus-msum-help-raise-10-731-for-special-olympics-at-fourth-annual-polar-plunge.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/15/athletics-department-affinity-plus-msum-help-raise-10-731-for-special-olympics-at-fourth-annual-polar-plunge.aspx</guid><category>Football, Athletics Department, Women's Basketball, Swimming &amp; Diving, Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Polar Plunge 50" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/15/becca-4.14.26-PolarPlunge-33.jpg" /><br /><br />MOORHEAD, Minn. – Affinity Plus and Minnesota State Moorhead athletics helped raise $10,731 for Special Olympics Minnesota at the fourth annual Polar Plunge on Tuesday, April 14.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/becca-4.14.26-PolarPlunge-33.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/becca-4.14.26-PolarPlunge-33.jpg"><media:title>Polar Plunge 50</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/becca-4.14.26-PolarPlunge-33.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10408</s:story_id></item><item><title>57 Dragons Named to 2026 NSIC Winter All-Academic Team</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/2/athletics-department-57-dragons-named-to-2026-nsic-winter-all-academic-team.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/2/athletics-department-57-dragons-named-to-2026-nsic-winter-all-academic-team.aspx</guid><category>Football, Athletics Department, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Swimming &amp; Diving, Wrestling, Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NSIC All-Academic" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2020/11/17/all_academic.jpg" /><br /><br />BURNSVILLE, Minn. -- The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) announced Thursday its All-Academic selections for winter 2026. Minnesota State Moorhead had 57 student-athletes recognized on the team.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2020/11/17/all_academic.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2020/11/17/all_academic.jpg"><media:title>NSIC All-Academic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2020/11/17/all_academic.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 12:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10382</s:story_id></item><item><title>Gregoire, Balluff Named MSUM Athletes of the Month - Presented by Buffalo Wild Wings</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/1/athletics-department-gregoire-balluff-named-msum-athletes-of-the-month-presented-by-buffalo-wild-wings.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/1/athletics-department-gregoire-balluff-named-msum-athletes-of-the-month-presented-by-buffalo-wild-wings.aspx</guid><category>Athletics Department, Golf, Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Student Athletes of the Month - March 2026" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/30/AOTM-Mar26.png" /><br /><br />MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Redshirt junior distance specialist Jared Gregoire and senior golfer Halle Balluff have been named the Minnesota State Moorhead Athletes of the Month presented by Buffalo Wild Wings for the month of March 2026.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/AOTM-Mar26.png" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/AOTM-Mar26.png"><media:title>Student Athletes of the Month - March 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/AOTM-Mar26.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2026 13:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10381</s:story_id></item><item><title>Affinity Plus and MSUM Hosting Polar Plunge on April 14</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/3/30/athletics-department-affinity-plus-and-msum-hosting-polar-plunge-april-14.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/3/30/athletics-department-affinity-plus-and-msum-hosting-polar-plunge-april-14.aspx</guid><category>Athletics Department</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Polar Plunge Promo 2026" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/30/2026_AP_College_Plunges_TV_Images_UPDATED-06.png" /><br /><br />MOORHEAD, Minn. – Calling all brave hearts and chilly thrill-seekers! The Polar Plunge, Minnesota's iconic fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota, is making a splash in Moorhead! This exciting event, proudly presented by Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, a long-time supporter of Special Olympics Minnesota, offers a unique opportunity to raise awareness and vital funds for athletes with intellectual disabilities.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/2026_AP_College_Plunges_TV_Images_UPDATED-06.png" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/2026_AP_College_Plunges_TV_Images_UPDATED-06.png"><media:title>Polar Plunge Promo 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/2026_AP_College_Plunges_TV_Images_UPDATED-06.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10379</s:story_id></item><item><title>El-Amin, Kranz Named MSUM Athletes of the Month - Presented by Buffalo Wild Wings</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/3/2/athletics-department-el-amin-kranz-named-msum-athletes-of-the-month-presented-by-buffalo-wild-wings.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/3/2/athletics-department-el-amin-kranz-named-msum-athletes-of-the-month-presented-by-buffalo-wild-wings.aspx</guid><category>Athletics Department, Men's Basketball, Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Isa El-Amin and Kiley Kranz named MSUM student-athletes of the month for February 2026" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/2/AOTM-feb26.png" /><br /><br />MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Freshman guard Isa El-Amin and junior thrower Kiley Kranz have been named the Minnesota State Moorhead Athletes of the Month presented by Buffalo Wild Wings for the month of February 2026.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/AOTM-feb26.png" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/AOTM-feb26.png"><media:title>Isa El-Amin and Kiley Kranz named MSUM student-athletes of the month for February 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/AOTM-feb26.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2026 10:29:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10336</s:story_id></item><item><title>See Her, Be Her: Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/2/4/athletics-department-see-her-be-her-celebrating-national-girls-and-women-in-sports-day.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/2/4/athletics-department-see-her-be-her-celebrating-national-girls-and-women-in-sports-day.aspx</guid><category>Athletics Department, Softball, Women's Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming &amp; Diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Dance Team, Track &amp; Field, Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NGWSD 2026 Banner" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/4/16X9NGWSD.png" /><br /><br />MOORHEAD, Minn. -- On National Girls and Women IN Sports Day 2026, Minnesota State Moorhead athletics recognizes all of the incredible effort our student-athletes pour in while also helping inspire the next generation of female athletes.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/4/16X9NGWSD.png" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/4/16X9NGWSD.png"><media:title>NGWSD 2026 Banner</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/4/16X9NGWSD.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2026 12:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10276</s:story_id></item><item><title>Jacobson, Safranski Named MSUM Athletes of the Month - Presented by Buffalo Wild Wings</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/2/2/athletics-department-jacobson-safranski-named-msum-athletes-of-the-month-presented-by-buffalo-wild-wings.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/2/2/athletics-department-jacobson-safranski-named-msum-athletes-of-the-month-presented-by-buffalo-wild-wings.aspx</guid><category>Athletics Department, Women's Basketball, Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Student-Athlete of the Month January 2026" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/2/SAOTMJan2026.png" /><br /><br />MOORHEAD, Minn. – Sophomore thrower Justin Jacobson and sophomore guard Ashton Safranski have been named the Minnesota State Moorhead Athletes of the Month presented by Buffalo Wild Wings for the month of January 2026.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/2/SAOTMJan2026.png" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/2/SAOTMJan2026.png"><media:title>Student-Athlete of the Month January 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/2/SAOTMJan2026.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2026 14:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10269</s:story_id></item><item><title>18 Dragons Honored with NSIC Myles Brand All-Academic with Distinction Award</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/1/30/athletics-department-18-dragons-honored-with-nsic-myles-brand-all-academic-with-distinction-award.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/1/30/athletics-department-18-dragons-honored-with-nsic-myles-brand-all-academic-with-distinction-award.aspx</guid><category>Football, Athletics Department, Softball, Women's Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming &amp; Diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Myles Brand 1-24-25" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/1/23/Myles_Brand_1-24-25.png" /><br /><br />BURNSVILLE, Minn. -- The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) has announced the 17th annual Myles Brand All-Academic with Distinction Award winners. MSU Moorhead had 18 student-athletes earn the prestigious honor.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/23/Myles_Brand_1-24-25.png" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/23/Myles_Brand_1-24-25.png"><media:title>Myles Brand 1-24-25</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/23/Myles_Brand_1-24-25.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10256</s:story_id></item><item><title>Sign Up for 'Dragons Bleed Red' Blood Drive</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/1/20/athletics-department-sign-up-for-dragons-bleed-red-blood-drive.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/1/20/athletics-department-sign-up-for-dragons-bleed-red-blood-drive.aspx</guid><category>Athletics Department</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Dragons Bleed Red Blood Drive Jan. 27" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/20/Screen_Shot_2026-01-20_at_9.44.02_AM.png" /><br /><br />MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Minnesota State Moorhead Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is partnering with Vitalant Buffalo Wild Wings for the 'Dragons Bleed Red' Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 27. The drive will take place from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Gym 113 inside Nemzek Hall.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/20/Screen_Shot_2026-01-20_at_9.44.02_AM.png" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/20/Screen_Shot_2026-01-20_at_9.44.02_AM.png"><media:title>Dragons Bleed Red Blood Drive Jan. 27</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/20/Screen_Shot_2026-01-20_at_9.44.02_AM.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10228</s:story_id></item><item><title>'Noize Night' Aims to Blow the Roof Off Nemzek Fieldhouse</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/1/14/athletics-department-noize-night-aims-to-blow-the-roof-off-nemzek-fieldhouse.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/1/14/athletics-department-noize-night-aims-to-blow-the-roof-off-nemzek-fieldhouse.aspx</guid><category>Athletics Department, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Noize Night 16:9" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/13/16X9NNPRESSRELEASE.png" /><br /><br />MOORHEAD – MSUM Dragon Athletics is excited to announce the start of a new annual tradition called 'Noize Night' focused on filling Nemzek Fieldhouse for a basketball double-header on January 31 against Minnesota State.  The first 1,500 fans to the games will get a black Nemzek Noize t-shirt that glows in the dark and the main feature for students will be $10,000 in scholarships given out throughout the games and so much more.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/13/16X9NNPRESSRELEASE.png" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/13/16X9NNPRESSRELEASE.png"><media:title>Noize Night 16:9</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/13/16X9NNPRESSRELEASE.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:45:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10213</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>