WAYNE, Neb. -- In their closing game of the NSIC-GAC Challenge, MSUM defeated Southeastern Oklahoma State 83-76 behind an efficient shooting game. 

The Dragons controlled much of the first half thanks to an efficient 45.7 percent shooting from the field. This included six three-point field goals at a 40 percent clip. MSUM held the lead in the first half for all but 41 seconds of the first 20 minutes. Southeastern Oklahoma State turned the ball over five times in the first half. This led to 11 Dragon points on the offensive end. The Dragons also dominated the glass once again, holding a six-rebound advantage over the Savage Storm in the first half. By half's end, MSUM held a 13-point lead, 40-27. 
 
Southeastern Oklahoma State would put together a complete final 20 minutes to creep up on the Dragons in the second half. The Savage Storm shot 50 percent in the second half compared to a still impressive 44 percent from the Dragons. By game's end, MSUM had shot 44 percent for the entire contest. In the end, it was enough to stay in front the rest of the way as the Dragons won 83-76. Down the stretch, the Dragons were able to put the game on ice thanks to clutch free throw shooting. For the game, MSUM shot 85 percent (17-20) from the charity stripe. 
 
Top Dragons
 
Lorenzo McGhee: 18 points, four rebounds, three assists
Jacob Beeninga: 16 points, eight rebounds
Gavin Baumgartner: 11 points, 11 assists
Jaden Stanley-Williams: 10 points, four rebounds
Trever Kaiser: 10 points
 
MSUM will compete next at the NSIC-RMAC Challenge in Sioux Falls, S.D. The Dragons are scheduled to face off with Black Hills State to open the challenge on November 18 at 1 p.m.