(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Men's Basketball squad returns to Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) action on Saturday, January 16 when they travel down Highway 75 to Moorhead, Minn. to face Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM). Tip - off is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Alex Nemzek Fieldhouse.

The Golden Eagles hold an overall record of 3-11 and NSIC record of 0-8 after dropping a pair of league road contests this past weekend to Wayne State College (56-74) and Augustana College (50-77). They are led by Damarius Cruz (Fr, G, Plymouth, Minn.) who is averaging 18 points per game (93-for-218).

Golden Eagles @ Minnesota State University Moorhead Saturday, January 16  4 p.m.

The Dragons hold an overall record of 5-10 and NSIC record of 2-6 after also dropping a pair of NSIC road contests this past weekend to Augustana College (76-87) and Wayne State College (49-62). MSUM is led by Jake Driscoll who is averaging 14.9 points per game (64-for-162) and Dennis Williamson who is averaging 10.1 points per game (65-for-130).

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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