MSU Moorhead Surprises NDSU

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EXHIBITION SEASON
Minnesota crunched Winona State 86-48 starting two freshmen. But it was senior Kelly Roysland leading the way with 18 points. Everyone has a take on the game with the StarTribune, Pioneer Press, and MN Daily all weighing in. The Gopher site has video of some action and post game news conference.

Iowa zipped past Northern State 88-55. Also from the Aberdeen American News, and the Des Moines Register has a story too.

Michigan beat the Athletes in Action team 64-62 thanks to a game saving block by Kelly Helvey. From the Michigan Daily. Michigan site has photos too.

Drake steamrolled Quincy 77-44. From the DM Register.

UW Green Bay thumped the Viking Club AAU All Stars 94-59. From the GB Press Gazette.

MSU Moorhead gave North Dakota State a late Halloween trick in Fargo 63-52. It was MSU Moorhead's first win over NDSU since 1992. Also the Fargo Forum has a story.

Western Michigan beat Saginaw Valley State 72-60 with youngsters galore. From the Kalamazoo Gazette.

COACHING NEWS
Jason Briggs has been hired at Minneapolis Henry. He was an assistant last year.

COLLEGE PREVIEWS
Sioux Falls faces a schedule with 13 games against teams in the NAIA top 25. That is because four Great Plains teams are in the top 25, or top 11 to be specific. From the Sioux Falls Argus Leader.

Lakeland is picked second in the new Northern Athletics Conference. From the Sheboygan Press.

Kalamazoo Valley CC's slogan this year is 212. It does not refer to the old MN HS conference along highway 212. What does that mean? check out the Kalamazoo Gazette.

St. Clair County CC (S4C) is looking to improve its perimeter game. From the Port Huron Times.

MICHIGAN HS ACTION
Farmington Hills Mercy will face Livonia Ladywood in the Catholic League finals on Sunday. Both advanced with semis finals wins yesterday. FH Mercy has not won the CL title in 23 years. From the Detroit News.
Highland Park's two overtime 62-60 win over Dearborn Robichaud. Shanta Hendricks scored the game winner with four seconds left. From the Detroit Free Press.

SOUL OF A CHAMPION
Tom Brady was featured this week in USA Today's ongoing series. Dedication and preparation are keys for him.

POINT PARADE
Brittany Smiley, Dearborn Robichaud vs Highland Park 60-62 2 ot

Next up: an announcement later today---I hope by the afternoon.