Official X of the NSIC. The NSIC is a 16-team, 18-sport, NCAA DII Conference with institutions located in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, & South Dakota.

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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!
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NSIC Extends Invitation to the University of Jamestown @JimmieAthletics Full Story at: northernsun.org/news/2023/11…
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Congrats to @wscwildcats on winning the #NSICFB Overall (9-2) Championship #YourTimeToShine northernsun.org/standings.as…
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Here is the #SCtop10 buzzer-beater by @msumavericks sophomore Kevin Krieger to send the #NSICTourney quarterfinal game into overtime @ESPNAssignDesk
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2022 #NSICFB All-Conference Teams Announced #YourTimeToShine Full Release at: northernsun.org/news/2022/11…
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With teams reporting to fall camp, help the NSIC surpass 9,000 followers! Five lucky winners, chosen from retweets and new followers, will receive an NSIC Backpack and Tumbler! Head back to school, NSIC style. #NSICShop
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Winona State's McKenna Larsen with a walk off #GrandSlam to win #NSICSB Tournament Championship. #YourTimeToShine @WinonaStateATH @WinonaStateSB @NFCAorg @NCAAsoftball @NCAADII NorthernSun.org/NSICSB
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#NSICFB is excited to see that @USF_Athletics Trey Pipkins was selected in the 3rd Round of the @NFL Draft. #NSICProud #ShineOn
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HISTORY🚨 For the first time, NSIC Basketball will have two teams from the same University play in the @NCAADII #Elite8 in the same season! @UMDBulldogs are only the 13th team to have both their women's & men's teams reach the Elite 8 in the same season. #NSICProud
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#NSICFB All-Conference Teams Announced #YourTimeToShine Full Release at: northernsun.org/news/2021/11…
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NSIC Cancels Fall Competition & Championships; Suspends All Sports Competition Through December 31 northernsun.org/news/2020/8/…
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#NSICFB Players of the Year and All-Conference Teams Announced. northernsun.org/news/2018/11…
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NSIC Delays Start of Fall Sports Competition northernsun.org/news/2020/7/…
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#NSICAllAccess on #NSICNetwork @UIUPeacocks with the blocked PAT in OT to pick up first win of season. 42-41 OT northernsun.org/scoreboard/?…
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Great sportsmanship from @SMSUMustangs Braedan Hanson in aiding injured @BSUBeaver to bench last Saturday night. #NSICProud @NCAADII #MakeADifference @SMSUMustangsMBB
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#NSICFB All-Conference Teams & Players of the Year Announced More info at: northernsun.org/news/2019/11…
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#NSICFB Final @BSUBeavers are going Swimming after 21-20 Homecoming win over Augie. @BSUBeavers go for two for the win. More at: northernsun.org/scoreboard/?…
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2023 #NSICFB All-Conference Teams Announced #YourTimeToShine Full Release at: northernsun.org/news/2023/11…
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The NSU Wolves are @NCAADII #EliteEight Bound to the @SanfordPentagon @WolvesAthletics @nsuwolves_mbb #ShineOn
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Strikeout!! @MinnStSoftball is your @NCAADII NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!! 🏆Proud day for the NSIC!! #waytogoMavs
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Doctor related to coach, training staff and first reponders rush to rescue of NSIC Official. marshallindependent.com/news…
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Congrats to @JimmieAthletics on their acceptance to @NCAADII. Excited for the 2025-26 academic year!
A New Era Begins: Jimmies receive official acceptance to NCAA Division II jimmiepride.com/x/m1xe9
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The NSIC & NCAA Division II stand #UnitedAsOne
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Congrats to Bemidji State on winning the #NSICFB Regular Season & North Division Championships. @BSUBeavers / @BSUBeaversFB northernsun.org/standings.as…
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Congrats to Sioux Falls on winning the #NSICFB South Division Championship. @USF_Athletics / @USFCooFootball northernsun.org/standings.as…
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#NSICFB Release No. 6 #NSICPOW O: #4 Hunter Trautman - Northern State D: #55 Alex Kowalczyk - Wayne State SP: #5 Jake Balliu - Winona State Full release at: northernsun.org/news/2021/10…
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Congrats to Augustana on winning the #NSICFB Regular Season & South Division Championships. @GoAugie / @AugieFB northernsun.org/standings.as…
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The Historic seasons continue for @MinnStAthletics basketball programs. For the first time since 1984, the same University will have their men's and women's teams playing for the @NCAADII National Championships in the same season! #ShineOn
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What a Finish in Duluth Slam Dunk Buzzer Beater! @UMDBulldogs / @UMDBulldogMBB #NSICMBB #sctop10
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NSIC Board of Directors extend Lind’s contract as Commissioner bit.ly/2P1aIoY
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2022-23 NSIC Men's Basketball All-Conference Teams Announced #NSICMBB #YourTimeToShine Full Release at: northernsun.org/news/2023/2/…
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Check out this grab by @MinnStBaseball's Teddy Petersen in the top of the 7th inning. #NSICBase
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2024 #NSICFB All-Conference Teams Announced #YourTimeToShine Full Release at: northernsun.org/news/2024/11…
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Winners On & Off the Field The NSIC is extremely proud of these #NSICFB alumni, who were honored as Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees for the 2024 season. CJ and Adam's careers will be known for excellence on the field and as champions in their community as impactful and positive leaders. #NSICProud
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#NSICFB All-Conference Teams Announced northernsun.org/news/2017/11…
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Congrats to @GoAugie on winning the 2023 #NSICFB Championship #YourTimeToShine northernsun.org/standings.as…
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For the next three days NSIC will stand for "Northern Sun Is Cold"! Kinda wish we were the @D2SSC this week.
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Cam'ron Dunfee with the Triple OT Winner! @MSUBeavers advance to the Sanford Pentagon! #YourTimeToShine #NSICNetwork @MSUBeavers / @MSUBeaversMBB NorthernSun.org/NSICTourney
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#NSICTourney / #NSICMBB Buzzer Beater! Jack Thompson for the Win @USFCougars_ Advance to Pentagon #YourTimeToShine NorthernSun.org/NSICTourney
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Two road wins in Colorado! For the first time since 2014 #NSICFB will send two teams to the @NCAADII Region Championship game. Saturday, December 7 Bemidji State at Minnesota State #ShineOn
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HISTORY REPEATED🚨 For the 2nd time in the past 2 seasons, NSIC BB will have 2 teams from the same University play in the @NCAADII #Elite8 in the same season! MSU is only the 14th school to have both their women's & men's teams reach the Elite 8 in the same season. #NSICProud
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#NSICFB Release No. 6 #NSICPOW O: #18 Will Madler - Northern State D: #5 Alex Kowalczyk - Wayne State SP: #41 Alex Powders - Wayne State Full Release at: northernsun.org/news/2022/10…
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#NSICFB Release No. 10 #NSICPOW O: #4 Nick Bohn - Wayne State D: #94 Darius Manuel - Winona State SP: #62 Brady Pfeifer - Augustana Full Release at: northernsun.org/news/2022/11…
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Jack Thompson for the win. @USF_Athletics win 61-60 #NSICNetwork #NSICAllAccess #NSICMBB
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Congrats to Northern State Men's Basketball on winning its fourth #NSICMBB North Division Championship #YourTimeToShine #NSICMBB @WolvesAthletics / @nsuwolves_mbb northernsun.org/standings.as…
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2020-21 NSIC Women's Basketball All-Conference Teams Announced #NSICWBB #NSICTourney Full Release at: northernsun.org/news/2021/2/…
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Congrats to Minnesota State on winning its 6th #NSICBase Tournament Championship #YourTimeToShine @msumavericks / @MinnStBaseball NorthernSun.org/NSICBase
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#NSICMBB will send a team to the @NCAADII #Elite8 at the @SanfordPentagon after all four teams win #D2MBBCentral quarterfinal matchup. #ShineOn #NSICProud northernsun.org/scoreboard/?…
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History Made!! Minnesota State becomes the first #NSICSoc team to advance to the @NCAADII National Semifinals! #NSICProud @MinnStSoccer will continue their season in Matthews, North Carolina on Friday, December 13! More info at: northernsun.org/scoreboard/?…
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#NSICFB #NSICAllAccess Boyer Bouman to Daniel Davis for a 13 yard TD with under a minute to go to give @SMSUMustangs a 42-38 win at St. Cloud State. @SMSUfootball northernsun.org/scoreboard/?…
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Congrats to the @BSUBeavers on winning the #NSICFB Overall (9-2) and North Division (6-0) Championship #YourTimeToShine northernsun.org/standings.as…
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Congrats to Wayne State Men's Basketball on winning its second #NSICMBB South Division Championship #YourTimeToShine #NSICMBB @wscwildcats / @WayneStateMBB northernsun.org/standings.as…
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Congrats to @UIUPeacocks on winning the #NSICMBB South Division Championship #YourTimeToShine northernsun.org/standings.as…
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What happens when you win your 3rd Straight #NSICTourney - #NSICWBB #YourTimeToShine
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Congrats to Northern State Men's Basketball on winning its third #NSICMBB North Division Championship #YourTimeToShine #NSICMBB @WolvesAthletics @nsuwolves_mbb northernsun.org/standings.as…
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Another BUZZER BEATER for @UIUPeacocks Carson Parker does it again in 95-91 win over @GoAugie #NSICMBB northernsun.org/scoreboard/?…
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#NSICFB Final #⃣2⃣0⃣ USF scores w/ :03 left to win 27-24 over CSP All results from Thursday at: northernsun.org/scoreboard/?… @USF_Athletics @NCAADII #NCAATop10
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Congrats to @MinnStAthletics on winning the #NSICFB Overall (9-2) and South Division (5-1) Championship #YourTimeToShine northernsun.org/standings.as…
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2020-21 NSIC Men's Basketball All-Conference Teams Announced #NSICMBB #NSICTourney Full Story at: northernsun.org/news/2021/2/…
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#NSICFB Release No. 8 #NSICPOW O: #6 Malik Williams - Bemidji State D: #43 Nicholas Joynt - Wayne State SP: #7 Carter Blackwell - MSU Moorhead Full Release at: northernsun.org/news/2021/10…
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NSIC Record Breaker at #NSICIDTF Champioships in High Jump. Chris Cook of @MSUMDragons clears 7-00.25 Coached by #NSICHOF @bergstroms @MSUM__XCTF #YourTimeToShine NorthernSun.org/NSICIDTF
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#NSICWBB Game Winner - #NSICAllAccess SMSU's Jenna Borchers...for the Win as Mustangs win 74-71 over No. 22 Augustana on @MidcoSN northernsun.org/scoreboard/?…
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2023 #NSICBase All-Tournament Team (SCSU & MSU members pictured) SCSU's Sam Riola named MVP🏅 #YourTimeToShine NorthernSun.org/NSICBase
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Olszewski lands spot on @Patriots 53-man team after trade opens roster space #BeaverTerritory #GrindTheAxe 📰: bit.ly/2NJT5M6
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Congrats to @UMDBulldogs, just the 2nd #NSICWBB to compete in the @NCAADII National Championship. #ShineOn
FINAL: UMD 70, Catawba 59
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NSIC suspends regular season competition northernsun.org/news/2020/3/…
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#NSICFB Release No. 1 #NSICPOW O: #9 John Larson - Minnesota Duluth D: #39 Clay Schueffner - Winona State SP: #26 Payton Eue - Northern State Full Release at: northernsun.org/news/2021/9/…
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Congrats to Minnesota State on winning its 11th #NSICBase Regular Season Championship @msumavericks / @MinnStBaseball northernsun.org/standings.as…
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Ty Buck's walk off 2-run homer to give Minnesota State the 4-2 win in the opening round of the #NSICBase Tournament. @msumavericks @MinnStBaseball #YourTimeToShine NorthernSun.org/NSICBase
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#NSICFB Release No. 5 #NSICPOW O: #9 Logan Nelson - University of Mary D: #51 Nate Pearson - Minnesota Duluth SP: #4 Ty’Shonan Brooks - Minnesota State Full Release at: northernsun.org/news/2021/10…
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Thank you for your service to the NSIC Jen. You have been and will continue to be an outstanding leader. You elevated our league in many ways, but most importantly, you always put the best interest of the student-athletes first. We wish you the best with the WCHA. #ShineOn
Welcome to the #WCHA family, @JenFlowers, we are so excited to have you on board as our new commissioner❗️ 🔗bit.ly/2WJzRLf #WeAreWCHA | #LeadersAndChampions
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BUZZERBEATER @UIUPeacocks Carson Parker drills a 3 at the buzzer to upset No. 22 @SMSUMustangs in overtime #NSICMBB
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The NSIC would like to send a special #THANKYOU to all Athletic Trainers for their hard work and dedicated service to our Student-Athletes. #NATA
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#NSICMBB All-Conference Teams & Players of the Year Announced. More at: northernsun.org/news/2020/2/…
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#NSICMBB All-Conference Teams Announced Full Release at: northernsun.org/news/2017/2/…
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All #NSICTourney Team @UIUPeacocks Jordan Hay, Carson Parker, Luke Lenhart @SMSUMustangs Joey Bartlett, Ryan Burggeman -MVP #YourTimeToShine
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Congrats to @MSUMDragons / @MSUM_MBB on winning its first NSIC/@Sanford Health Men's Basketball Tournament Championship #YourTimeToShine NorthernSun.org/NSICTourney
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Lucas Duax for the win! @UIUPeacocks win 86-84 #NSICNetwork #NSICAllAccess #NSICMBB
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#NSICFB Release No. 9 #NSICPOW O: #6 Jakup Sinani - MSU Moorhead D: #7 Nick Pridgeon - Winona State SP: #6 Payton Eue - Northern State
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Congrats to @msumavericks on winning their 19th #NSICFB Overall and 7th South Division Championship #YourTimeToShine northernsun.org/standings.as…
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Congrats to @MinnStMBBall on winning its 1st @NCAADII National Championship. The 4th for #NSICMBB #ShineOn
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Help @NorthernSunConf surpass 8000 followers! A random winner chosen from new Followers and Retweets. The Perfect Holiday Gift for you or a Loved One. Winner gets ⬇️
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Congrats to Minnesota Duluth Women's Basketball on winning its first #NSICWBB North Division Championship & its first NSIC Overall Championship since 2002-03 (12th Overall). #YourTimeToShine #NSICWBB @UMDBulldogs @UMDWomensBBall northernsun.org/standings.as…
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#NSICSoc All-Conference Teams Announced @BSUBeavers headline Player of Year Awards northernsun.org/news/2017/11…
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Congrats to Minnesota State on winnings its 20th Overall NSIC Championship w/ a perfect 11-0 Record. #YourTimeToShine @msumavericks @MinnStFootball northernsun.org/standings.as…
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Excited for our #NSIC NFL Pro Day! Great to have #NSICFB alums @athielen19 @cjham28 join us to chat with our participants. Lots of talent here today! #YourTimeToShine
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#NSICBase Release No. 3 #NSICPOW Player: #4 Noah Christenson - Sioux Falls Pitcher: #40 Max Otto - Northern State Full Release at: northernsun.org/news/2022/2/…
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For the first time, one school has swept the men's and women's regular season and tournament championships in NSIC Basketball. Congrats to @MinnStAthletics / @MinnStWBB / @MinnStMBBall #YourTimeToShine
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Congrats to Wayne State on winnings its second #NSICVB Regular Season Championship #YourTimeToShine @wscwildcats / @WSCWildcatVB northernsun.org/standings.as…
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Congrats to @USF_Athletics @USFCooFootball 2016 #NSICFB South Division Champions #YourTimeToShine
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Happy #NationalCoachesDay ! Thank you to all NSIC Coaches for your leadership and commitment to the NSIC Student-Athletes! #NSICProud
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