MOORHEAD, Minn. -- MSU Moorhead men's basketball used a sound defensive effort and steady offense from Jacob Jennissen and Logan Kinsey to defeat the University of Mary on Saturday. The Dragons beat the Marauders, 76-58. 

Inside The Game

• The Dragons would come out of the gates hot, building a lead as large as 12 points early after five points from Logan Kinsey.
• MSUM would eventually balloon their lead to 18 points (28-10) with under seven minutes to go in the first half. 
• At the break, MSUM led 39-22 thanks to 12 points from Jacob Jennissen and eight from Kinsey. 
• Mary would not give in despite the large deficit, using physical defense to try and get back into the game. 
• The Marauders would whittle the Dragon lead down to one point (49-48) midway through the second half. 
• After a timeout, MSUM responded with a 11-0 run with baskets from Jennissen, Kinsey and Carson Johnson.
• MSUM would keep command of the game from there, not letting the Marauders come within single digits down the stretch. 
• The Dragons would claim a 76-58 victory with Kinsey netting 23 points. 
• Jennissen was strong all afternoon, scoring 22 points with 11 rebounds and three blocks. 

Top Dragons

• Logan Kinsey: 23 points, eight rebounds
• Jacob Jennissen: 22 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks, one steal
• Carson Johnson: 16 points, five rebounds, four assists

Steve d'Eustachio's Stat of the Game

The Dragons have now swept U-Mary in three consecutive seasons. The only other time that happened was during the 2012/2013, 2013/2014, and 2014/2015 seasons.

Up Next

MSUM (16-8, 11-7 NSIC) hits the road next weekend for a Friday night bout with Minnesota Duluth. Tipoff is slated for 5:30 p.m.