WINONA, Minn. - The Winona State men's basketball team continues their 2025-26 regular season with a pair of home contests against Minnesota Crookston and MSU Moorhead on January 9 and 10.
The Warriors will host Minnesota Crookston on Friday, January 9 at 5:30pm. WSU is 35-5 all time against the Golden Eagles with the Warriors winning last season's matchup 80-64 in McCown Gymnasium. Winona State will stay at home to play MSU Moorhead on Saturday, January 10 at 3:30pm. WSU is 84-83 all-time against MSUM with the Warriors looking for revenge this season after going 0-4 against the Dragons in 2024-25.
WSU is excited to announce all ticketing will be fully digital this year. All fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online before arriving at the venue.
Cash will not be accepted at the gate.
Winona State Notes:
- Winona State enters the week 4-9 (3-5 NSIC) after defeating Concordia-St. Paul 85-67 on January 3.
- The Warriors enter the 2025-26 season ranked ninth in the NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
- Head Coach Todd Eisner is in his 11th season at the helm of the program. He is 162-127 during his tenure with the Warriors.
- Winona State enters the week averaging 67.2 ppg and giving up 77.2 ppg.
- WSU is 45.3% (324-of-715) from the field and 31.9% (89-of-279) from three-point range. Winona State is second in the NSIC in free throw percentage at a clip of 75.6% (136-of-180).
- Ryan Heise looks to continue his recent success after scoring 21 points in the win over CSP. Heise averages a sturdy 12.7 ppg and 5.2 rpg in the 2025-26 season.
- Tyler Mason chips in with 11.6 ppg with Aidan Bardic leading the team with 2.8 assists per game.
- Following this week, the Warriors hit the road to play Northern State and Jamestown on January 16 and 17 respectively.
Minnesota Crookston Notes:
- Minnesota Crookston looks to gain some ground in the NSIC standings in the new year. UMC was victorious in their last game defeating Minnesota Morris 81-61 on Monday, January 5.
- UMC is 2-12 (0-8 NSIC) during the 2025-26 campaign.
- The Golden Eagles enter the 2025-26 season ranked 15th in the NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
- Head Coach Bryan Beamish is in his fourth year with the team, compiling a record of 15-83 in his tenure.
- The Golden Eagles average 73.1 ppg while allowing 81.5 ppg to opponents.
- Donez Lindsey is a key player to watch averaging 14.0 points, 3.3 rpg, and 3.0 apg.
- Following the game against the Warriors, UMC will travel to Concordia-St. Paul to play the Golden Bears on January 10 at 2:00pm.
MSU Moorhead Notes:
- MSU Moorhead were victors in their last game defeating Minnesota Crookston 92-81 on January 3.
- UMC is 8-6 (5-3 NSIC) during the 2025-26 campaign.
- The Dragons enter the 2025-26 season ranked seventh in the NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
- Head Coach Jason Kemp is in his first year with the team, compiling a record of 8-6 in his short tenure.
- The Dragons average an NSIC best 86.1 ppg while allowing 83.4 ppg to opponents.
- Dominic Gooden leads the Dragons, averaging 14.8 points while Isa El-Amin is right behind with 12.9 ppg and a team-best 3.1 apg.
- Following the game against the Warriors, MSUM returns home to play Augustana on Friday, January 16 at 5:30pm.
