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2023-24 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Champions

The Minnesota State men's basketball team photo with the NCAA Trophy
2023-24 Minnesota State Men's Basketball Team | 35-2 (20-2 NSIC)

         2023-24 Minnesota State Men's Basketball Roster

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              First Row (L-R): Kyreese Willingham, Malik Willingham, Mason Muller, Dylan Peeters, Harrison Braudis

              Second Row (L-R): Will Opsahl, Sam Nissen, Eijah Hazekamp, Hamahrie Bowers, Malcolm Jones

              Third Row (L-R): Chase Bartlett, Brady Wiiliams, Dawson Rudolph, Justin Eagins, Tyrell Stuttley

              Fourth Row (L-R): Matt Margenthaler, Mike Schott, Karson Arrenholz, Garrett Duffin, Aleck Sharma

Malik Willingham drives the court MSU's win over West Texas A&M in the national semifinals (3.28)
Malik Willingham became the ninth Maverick in team history to claim All-American honors as he was named to the D2CCA All-American First Team
Head Coach Matt Margenthaler raises the NCAA Trophy
Head Coach Matt Margenthaler was named the NABC Coach of the Year
The Maverick bench celebrates during MSU's win over West Texas A&M in the national semifinals (3.28)
Minnesota State vs. West Texas A&M Final Four Highlights
Kyreese Willingham raises the NCAA Trophy after Minnesota State defeated Nova Southeastern in the NCAA Championship
Minnesota State vs. Nova Southeastern NCAA Championship Highlights

Season Records & Accomplishment

 

• First men's basketball NCAA Championship in team history

• Second appearance in NCAA Elite Eight

• 2023-24 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Champions - fifth since joining NSIC in 2008

• NSIC Tournament Champions - third since joining NSIC in 2008

• Finished with a 35-2 record - the 35 wins and 37 games played are the most in a season in team history

• Scored a program best 3,141 points

• Connected on a team record 342 three pointers

• Hauled in a team record 1,431 rebounds

• Ranked #1 in the NABC Poll for the second time in team history

Malik Willingham shooting vs. Nova Southeastern in the NCAA Championship game
Malik Willingham was named the NCAA Elite Eight Most Outstanding Player after averaging 17.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game
Kyreese Willingham going for the layup vs. Ferris State in NCAA Elite Eight
Kyreese Willingham was named to the NCAA Elite Eight All-Tournament Team after posting 14.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game

NCAA Elite Eight Box Scores

Minnesota State 98

Ferris State 70

MSU: Kyreese Willingham (25 pts.), Brady Williams (6 reb.)

FSU: DeSean Munson (11 pts.), Deng Reng (9 reb.)

Recap | Press Conference

Minnesota State 79

West Texas A&M 72

MSU: Malik Willingham (19 pts.), Dylan Peeters (12 reb.)

WTAM: Ahamed Mohammed (19 pts.), Ryland Holt (8 reb.)

Recap | Press Conference

Minnesota State 88

Nova Southeastern 85

MSU: Dylan Peeters (19 pts.), Elijah Hazekamp (8 reb.)

NSU: MJ Iraldi (25 pts.), Shane Hunter (10 reb.)

Recap | Press Conference

Kyreese Willingham turns a shot away in Minnesota State's NCAA Tournament game against Arkansas Tech (3.17)
Kyreese Willingham was named the MVP of the NCAA Central Region Tournament after averaging 17.0 points and 6.7 rebounds per game while shooting 61.3% from the field
Eliijah Hazekamp celebrates with the NCAA Central Region Trophy after Minnesota State's win over Northwest Missouri State (3.19)
Elijah Hazekamp was named to the NCAA Central Region All-Tournament Team after hitting the game-winning shot vs. Northwest Missouri State
Malik Willingham goes up for a block in MSU's win over MSU Moorhead in the second round of the NCAA Tournament (3.17)
Malik Willingham was named to the NCAA Central Region All-Tournament Team as he averaged 16.3 points and 4.0 rebounds a game

NCAA Central Region Tournament Box Scores

Minnesota State 75

Arkansas Tech 68

MSU: Justin Eagins (18 pts.), Elijah Hazekamp (10 reb.)

ATU: Cassius Brooks (22 pts.), Sean Cobb (8 reb.)

Recap | Press Conference

Minnesota State 78

MSU Moorhead 55

MSU: Malik Willingham (30 pts.), Kyreese Willingham (10 reb.)

MSUM: JaMir Price (18 pts.), Dane Zimmer (12 reb.)

Recap | Press Conference

Minnesota State 43

Northwest Missouri State 42

MSU: Kyreese Willingham (14 pts.), Dylan Peeters (7 reb.)

NWMSU: Daniel Abreu (17 pts.), Daniel Abreu (7 reb.)

Recap | Press Conference

Justin Eagins dribbling vs. SMSU in NSIC Tournament
Justin Eagins was named to the NSIC All-Tournament Team after averaging 14.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game
Malik Willingham driving past Drew Blair in NSIC Tournament Championship
Malik Willingham was named the NSIC Tournament MVP after averaging 23.0 points and 4.3 rebounds per game
Kyreese Willingham and Dylan Peeters battle for a rebound with two Augustana players (2.10)
Kyreese Willignham was named to the NSIC All-Tournament Team as he posted 18.3 points and 5.0 rebounds a game

NSIC Tournament Box Scores

Minnesota State 78

Sioux Falls 64

MSU: Malik Willingham (33 pts.), Dylan Peeters (12 reb.)

USF: Noah Puetz (21 pts.), Shawn Warrior (7 reb.)

Recap | Press Conference

Minnesota State 68

Southwest Minnesota State 67

MSU: Justin Eagins (18 pts.), Malik Willingham (7 reb.)

SMSU: Kyle Luedtke (13 pts.), Jake Phipps (9 reb.)

Recap | Press Conference

Minnesota State 97

Minnesota Duluth 77

MSU: Malik Willingham (21 pts.), Dylan Peeters (9 reb.)

UMD: Drew Blair (27 pts.), Charlie Katona (6 reb.)

Recap | Press Conference

All-NSIC Honors

Malik Willingham goes after a loose all in in Minnesota State's NCAA Tournament game against Arkansas Tech (3.17)
Malik Willingham was named to the All-NSIC First Team and became the second Maverick to earn NSIC Player of the Year honors
Kyreese Willingham going for the basketball vs. Augustana
Kyreese Willingham was named to the All-NSIC First Team
Justin Eagins drives into the paint in Minnesota State's win over Northwest Missouri State (3.19)
Justin Eagins was named to the All-NSIC Second Team
Dylan Peeters slams one home in MSU's win over MSU Moorhead in the second round of the NCAA Tournament (3.17)
Dylan Peeters was named to the All-NSIC Second Team
Head Coach Matt Margenthaler finishes cutting down the net following Minnesota State's 43-42 victory over Northwest Missouri State at the NCAA Division II Central Region Championships (3.29)
Head Coach Matt Margenthaler earned his third NSIC Coach of the Year award

5 x 1,000

 

The 2023-24 Maverick men's basketball team featured five players that have tallied more than 1,000 points in their careers.

Malik Willingham ranks third all-time in scoring at MSU with 1,729 points.

Elijah Hazekamp notched 1,458 points during his collegiate career.

Justin Eagins recorded his 1,000th career point vs. Wayne State (12/9) and tallied 1,800 career points.

Dylan Peeters posted his 1,000th career point vs. Concordia-St. Paul (12/16) and finished his collegiate career with 1,256 points.

Kyreese Willingham reached 1,000 career points vs. Arkansas Tech (3/16) and ranks fourth all-time in scoring at MSU with 1,725 points.

 

Minnesota State Malik Willingham goes up for a shot against the Bemidji State defense during SaturdayÕs conference game played at Bresnan Arena.
Elijah Hazekamp celebrates during Minnesota State's win in the NCAA Championship game over Nova Southeastern (3.30)
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Dylan Peeters dunks vs. Wayne State
Kyreese Willingham going for the layup vs. Ferris State in NCAA Elite Eight

NCAA National Rankings

 

• Finished first  in winning percentage (.946)

• Ranked fifth in scoring margin (+14.5 ppg)

• Ranked seventh in assist/turnover ratio (1.63)

• Ranked ninth in fewest fouls per game (13.7 fpg)

• Ranked 14th in defensive rebounds per game (28.38 rpg)

• Ranked 15th in effective FG pct. (.563)

• Ranked 19th in FG pct. (.491)