MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Minnesota State Moorhead women's basketball used a career effort from Abby Berge to push by visiting Minot State on Saturday evening. The Dragons bested the Beavers, 76-67. 

How It Happened

• Both teams would trade baskets throughout the first quarter with the teams tied at 13 points after a three-pointer from Aubrey Morrison. 
• Eight points from Abby Berge led the Dragons in the frame, but Minot State held a 22-19 advantage through 10 minutes of action. 
• Berge would continue to be aggressive into the second quarter, but Minot State would hold a lead of five points early in the frame. 
• Another three from Morrison would spark the Dragons, who came back within a point after a score from Karlee Fisher. 
• Late in the half, Moorhead would even the count at 37 points with the teams entering the locker room gridlocked. 
• Berge was exceptional through 20 minutes, scoring 18 points with nine rebounds. 
• A mixture of Berge and Terryn Johnson would get the Dragons moving in the second half with MSUM regaining the lead, 47-42. 
• Morrison would hit another timely three-pointer, followed by a basket from Grace Massaquoi, and MSUM's lead had reached nine points. 
• After three quarters of action, Moorhead led 57-49 behind 23 points from Berge. 
• MSUM's lead would hit 10 points early in the fourth quarter before Minot State began stir once more. 
• However, it was Berge who provided the timely shot, netting a three to put MSUM back up by 11 points. 
• The Beavers would only come as close as six points down the stretch as the Dragons would force timely turnovers on defense, while converting at the foul line on offense. 
• Moorhead would win the game 76-67 behind a career-high 28 points from Berge, who also snared 14 rebounds (also a career-high).
• Berge shot eight of nine from the field while connecting on all 10 of her attempts from the foul line. 
• Morrison and Safranski would add 11 points each with Safranski dishing out eight assists. 

Top Dragons

• Abby Berge: 28 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals
• Ashton Safranski: 11 points, eight assists, five rebounds, three steals
• Aubrey Morrison: 11 points

Steve d'Eustachio's Stat of the Game

With today's win, the Dragons have a 23-7 record against Minot St. under head coach Karla Nelson.

Up Next

MSUM (12-12, 9-11 NSIC) is set to play its final home game against Bemidji State on Thursday beginning at 5:30 p.m.