Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
| Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) |
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| Established | 1932 |
| Association | NCAA |
| Division | Division II |
| Members | 14 |
| Sports fielded | 17 (men's: 8; women's: 9) |
| Region | West North Central States |
| Former names | Northern Teachers Athletic Conference (1932–1942) State Teacher's College Conference of Minnesota (1942–1962) Northern Intercollegiate Conference (1962–1992) Northern Sun Conference (women's, 1979–1992) |
| Headquarters | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Commissioner | Butch Raymond (since 2005) |
| Website | northernsun.org |
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The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) is a college athletic conference which operates in the Midwestern United States. Nine of its members are in Minnesota, with two members in South Dakota and one member each in the states of Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota.[1] It participates in the NCAA's Division II. It was founded in 1932.[2] With the recent NSIC expansion, the original six member schools have been reunited.[3] With the inclusion of the four new member institutions, it is one of the largest Division II conferences in the country.
The conference sponsors 17 sports; nine for women and eight for men. Both men and women compete in basketball, cross country, golf, indoor and outdoor track and field. Men compete in baseball, football and wrestling. Women compete in soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.
[edit] History
The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference was founded in 1932[2] as the Northern Teachers Athletic Conference. Charter members included Bemidji State Teachers College (Bemidji State University), Duluth State Teachers College (University of Minnesota Duluth), Mankato State Teachers College (Minnesota State University, Mankato), Moorhead State Teachers College (Minnesota State University Moorhead), St. Cloud State Teachers College (St. Cloud State University) and Winona State Teachers College (Winona State University). In 1942 the conference name was changed to the State Teacher's College Conference of Minnesota.[3] The conference switched its name to the Northern Intercollegiate Conference (NIC) in 1962.[3] In the spring of 1992 the NSIC was formed out of the merger of the NIC, the men's conference, and the women's Northern Sun Conference (NSC). The NSC had existed since 1979.[4]
In the 1998-99 academic year, the NSIC became an expanded eight-team league from a previous seven-member conference by adding Wayne State College, and in 1999-2000 became a 10-member conference by adding Concordia University, St. Paul, and the University of Minnesota Crookston. The conference existed as an eight-member league from 2004-05 until 2005-06 with the departure of the University of Minnesota Duluth to the now defunct North Central Conference, and the University of Minnesota Morris to NCAA Division III.
In 2007 the NSIC Board of Directors voted to expand the conference to 14 schools.[3] League presidents voted to accept into membership Augustana College, St. Cloud State University, the University of Minnesota Duluth, and Minnesota State University, Mankato.[3] These four schools were members of the North Central Conference which disbanded after the 2007-2008 academic year.[3] They became official members of the NSIC on July 1, 2008.
On January 20, 2010 the NSIC Board of Directors voted to expand the conference again, this time to 16 members. The league accepted into membership the University of Sioux Falls and Minot State University. Both schools are moving from the NAIA, with USF leaving the Great Plains Athletic Conference, and Minot State leaving the Dakota Athletic Conference. The two schools will become active members in the 2012-13 academic year.
The NSIC and its member institutions have been members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Mankato State won wrestling national titles in 1958 and 1959, while Moorhead State won a wrestling national title in 1964.[5] 41 wrestlers have claimed individual national titles in wrestling[5] Nine individuals have won national titles in Men's Swimming and Diving.[6] Northern State claimed national titles in women's basketball in 1992 and 1994.[7] Seven individuals have won individual titles in men's indoor track and field.[8] Four individuals have won national titles in women's indoor track and field.[8] 11 athletes have won national titles in men's outdoor track and field.[9] Six female athletes have won individual titles in outdoor track and field.[10] Winona State won two team titles in women's gymnastics. In 1992, the NSIC entered the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). In the Fall of 1995, the NSIC and its member institutions became eligible for championship competition in the NCAA Division II ranks. The Northern Sun earned its first Division II national championship in a team sport sponsored by the conference when Winona State won the men's basketball championship in 2005-06.[11]
Since becoming affiliated with NCAA Division II, NSIC members have won eleven team national championships and has also crowned 33 individual national champions.
The highest ranking team in the NSIC in football that does not make the playoffs plays in the Mineral Water Bowl, against the highest ranking team from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association that does not make the playoffs.[12]
[edit] Membership evolution
Since 1932, 18 institutions have competed in the NSIC. Although all six charter members are in the conference today, only three of them have remained in the conference for the 79 years of its existence: Bemidji State, Minnesota State Moorhead and Winona State.
- 1932: The Northern Teacher's Athletic Conference was founded with six charter members: Bemidji State Teachers College, Duluth State Teachers College, Mankato State Teachers College, Moorhead State Teachers College, St. Cloud State Teachers College, and Winona State Teachers College.
- 1942: The conference changes its name to the State Teacher's College Conference of Minnesota.
- 1947: Duluth State Teachers College is renamed the University of Minnesota Duluth.
- 1951: Minnesota Duluth leaves for the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). The conference is left with five teams.[13]
- 1957: The Michigan College of Mining and Technology joins the conference to give the league six members. Bemidji State Teachers College is renamed Bemidji State College. Mankato State Teachers College is renamed Mankato State College. Moorhead State Teachers College becomes known as Moorhead State College. St. Cloud State Teachers College becomes St. Cloud State College and Winona State Teachers College becomes Winona State College.
- 1962: The conference changes its name to the Northern Intercollegiate Conference (NIC).
- 1964: The Michigan College of Mining and Technology renames itself to Michigan Technological University.
- 1966: The University of Minnesota Morris joins, membership stands at seven schools.
- 1968: Mankato State leaves to join the North Central Conference, leaving the conference with six members.[3]
- 1969: Southwest Minnesota State College joins as the seventh member.[2]
- 1975: Minnesota Duluth rejoins, giving the NIC eight teams. Bemidji State College is renamed Bemidji State University. Mankato State College is renamed Mankato State University and Moorhead State College is renamed Moorhead State University. Also, St. Cloud State College becomes St. Cloud State University and Winona State College is renamed to Winona State University. Southwest Minnesota State College also undergoes a name change, becoming Southwest State University.
- 1978: Mankato State rejoins the NIC and Northern State College joins the league as the ninth and tenth teams, respectively.[2][3]
- 1979: The Northern Sun Conference (NSC) is created for women's athletics.
- 1980: Michigan Tech leaves for the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), leaving the NIC with nine teams.
- 1981: St. Cloud State and Mankato State leave for the North Central Conference. The league is left with seven members.[3]
- 1989: Northern State College is renamed to Northern State University.
- 1992: The Northern Intercollegiate Conference (men's conference) and the Northern Sun Conference (women's conference) merged to form the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
- 1995: The NSIC becomes eligible for NCAA Division II championship competition, having moved from the NAIA level.
- 1998: Wayne State College joins as the NSIC's eighth member.[2]
- 1999: Concordia University, St. Paul and the University of Minnesota Crookston join to give the NSIC 10 teams.[2] Mankato State University is renamed Minnesota State University, Mankato.
- 2000: Moorhead State University is renamed the Minnesota State University Moorhead.
- 2003: Minnesota Morris leaves the conference and drops down to the NCAA Division III level and the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference, dropping NSIC membership to nine teams. Also, Southwest State University changes its name to Southwest Minnesota State University.[14]
- 2004: Minnesota Duluth leaves the conference to join the North Central Conference, leaving the NSIC with eight schools.
- 2006: The University of Mary (NAIA) and Upper Iowa University (NCAA Division III) move up to Division II and join the conference to bring membership back up to 10 schools.[15]
- 2008: The North Central Conference disbands as various members in that league make a move to NCAA Division I. Former NSIC members Minnesota Duluth, Minnesota State, Mankato, and St. Cloud State rejoin the Northern Sun. Another NCC refugee, Augustana College joins the NSIC for the first time. This gives the NSIC its largest membership total to date at 14 schools.
- 2012: Minot State University and the University of Sioux Falls will begin membership after joining NCAA Division II from the NAIA. This will give the league 16 members.
[edit] Membership timeline
Current Members = Powder Blue
Former Members = Orange
Future Members = Green
[edit] Member schools
| Institution | Location - City | Location - State | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Joined | School Colors | Nickname | Men's Sports | Women's Sports |
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| Augustana College | Sioux Falls | South Dakota | 1860 | Private | 1,745 | 2008 | Blue & Gold | Vikings | 9 | 9 |
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji | Minnesota | 1919 | Public | 5,365 | 1932 | Green & White | Beavers | 7 | 10 |
| Concordia University, Saint Paul | St. Paul | Minnesota | 1893 | Private | 2,800 | 1999 | Blue & Gold | Golden Bears | 7 | 8 |
| University of Mary | Bismarck | North Dakota | 1959 | Private | 2,758 | 2006 | Royal Blue, White, & Orange | Marauders | 8 | 8 |
| University of Minnesota Crookston | Crookston | Minnesota | 1906 | Public | 2,775 | 1999 | Maroon & Gold | Golden Eagles | 4 | 7 |
| University of Minnesota Duluth | Duluth | Minnesota | 1902, 1947 | Public | 11,729 | 2007 | Maroon & Gold | Bulldogs | 7 | 9 |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato | Mankato | Minnesota | 1868 | Public | 15,649 | 2007 | Purple & Gold | Mavericks | 11 | 12 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Moorhead | Minnesota | 1888 | Public | 7,497 | 1932 | Red & White | Dragons | 6 | 10 |
| Northern State University | Aberdeen | South Dakota | 1901 | Public | 3,500 | 1978 | Maroon & Gold | Wolves | 8 | 10 |
| St. Cloud State University | St. Cloud | Minnesota | 1869 | Public | 17,231 | 2007 | Cardinal & Black | Huskies | 11 | 11 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Marshall | Minnesota | 1967 | Public | 3,700 | 1969 | Vegas Gold & Brown | Mustangs | 5 | 7 |
| Upper Iowa University | Fayette | Iowa | 1857 | Private | 3,600 | 2006 | Peacock Blue & White | Peacocks | 6 | 6 |
| Wayne State College | Wayne | Nebraska | 1910 | Public | 3,571 | 1998 | Black & Gold | Wildcats | 7 | 8 |
| Winona State University | Winona | Minnesota | 1858 | Public | 8,631 | 1932 | Purple & White | Warriors | 5 | 10 |
[edit] Future members (beginning in 2012–13 season)
| Institution | Location - City | Location - State | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Joined | School Colors | Nickname | Men's Sports | Women's Sports | Current Conference |
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| Minot State University | Minot | North Dakota | 1913 | Public | 3,842 | 2012 | Green & Red | Beavers | 8 | 8 | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| University of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls | South Dakota | 1883 | Private | 1,576 | 2012 | Purple, Silver & White | Cougars | 8 | 9 | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
[edit] Former members
| Institutiion | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Joined | Left | School Colors | Nickname | Current Conference |
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| Michigan Technological University | Houghton, Michigan | 1885 | Public | 5,828 | 1957 | 1980 | Gold & Black | Huskies | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| University of Minnesota Morris | Morris, Minnesota | 1960 | Public | 1,700 | 1966 | 2003 | Maroon & Gold | Cougars | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
[edit] Conference facilities
[edit] Future Conference Facilities
| School | Football stadium | Stadium capacity | Basketball arena | Arena capacity |
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| Minot State | Herb Parker Stadium | 4,500 | MSU Dome | 10,000 |
| Sioux Falls | Bob Young Field | 5,400 | Stewart Center | 2,000 |
[edit] Divisions
The NSIC Board of Directors will use a division format in football, while using a single division format for men's and women's basketball, baseball, soccer and volleyball.[16]
| North Division | South Division |
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| Bemidji State | Augustana |
| Mary | Concordia, St. Paul |
| Minnesota Crookston | Minnesota State, Mankato |
| Minnesota Duluth | Southwest Minnesota State |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | Upper Iowa |
| Northern State | Wayne State |
| St. Cloud State | Winona State |
After the conference expands in 2012-13 to 16 teams, the NSIC will split into North and South Divisions for football and basketball for sure. Volleyball will not use divisions. Other sports are TBD. The divisions will look like:
| North Division | South Division |
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| Bemidji State | Augustana |
| Mary | Concordia, St. Paul |
| Minnesota Crookston | Minnesota State, Mankato |
| Minnesota Duluth | Sioux Falls |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | Southwest Minnesota State |
| Minot State | Upper Iowa |
| Northern State | Wayne State |
| St. Cloud State | Winona State |
[edit] National Champions
[edit] NCAA Division II
The NSIC has had eleven national championship teams in NCAA Division II play:
NCAA Division II National Champions
| Year | School | Sport |
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| 2006 | Winona State | Men's Basketball |
| 2007 | Concordia, St. Paul | Volleyball |
| 2008 | Minnesota Duluth | Football |
| 2008 | Concordia, St. Paul | Volleyball |
| 2008 | Winona State | Men's Basketball |
| 2009 | Concordia, St. Paul | Volleyball |
| 2009 | Minnesota State, Mankato | Women's Basketball |
| 2010 | Concordia, St. Paul | Volleyball |
| 2010 | Minnesota Duluth | Football |
| 2011 | Augustana | Women's Cross Country |
| 2011 | Concordia, St. Paul | Volleyball |
[edit] Individual Champions
NSIC athletes have also won 37 individual national championships at the NCAA Division II level.
Individual Men's NCAA Division II National Champions (19)
| Year | Name | School | Sport |
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| 1997 | Nate Hendrickson | Minnesota State Moorhead | Wrestling |
| 1998 | Link Steffen | Southwest Minnesota State | Wrestling |
| 2003 | Chris Nulle | Minnesota State Moorhead | Indoor Track & Field (Weight Throw) |
| 2007 | Nate Baker | Minnesota State Moorhead | Wrestling |
| 2008 | Joe Remitz | Bemidji State | Outdoor Track & Field (Shot Put) |
| 2008 | Ryan Phillips | Upper Iowa | Wrestling |
| 2009 | Tommy Abbott | Minnesota State, Mankato | Wrestling |
| 2010 | Travis Eggers | Upper Iowa | Wrestling |
| 2010 | Jay Sherer | Augustana | Wrestling |
| 2010 | Dennis Mokaya | Minnesota State, Mankato | Indoor Track & Field (800) |
| 2011 | Aduo Omot | Augustana | Indoor Track & Field (800m) |
| 2011 | Aduo Omot | Augustana | Outdoor Track & Field (800m) |
| 2011 | Trevor Franklin | Upper Iowa | Wrestling |
| 2011 | John Sundgren | St. Cloud State | Wrestling |
| 2011 | Matthew Meuleners | Northern State | Wrestling |
| 2012 | Trevor Franklin | Upper Iowa | Wrestling |
| 2012 | Matthew Meuleners | Northern State | Wrestling |
| 2012 | Derek Skala | St. Cloud State | Wrestling |
| 2012 | Travis Beniak, Henrik Hansson, Tom Karbo, Khor Kong | Augustana | Indoor Track & Field (Distance Medley Relay) |
Individual Women's NCAA Division II National Champions (18)
| Year | Name | School | Sport |
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| 1993 | Kerrick Johnson | Minnesota Duluth | Outdoor Track & Field (Discus) |
| 2004 | Belinda Eastlack | Minnesota State Moorhead | Indoor Track & Field (Weight Throw) |
| 2007 | Sheena DeVine | Bemidji State | Indoor Track & Field (Shot Put) |
| 2007 | Emily King | Winona State | Indoor Track & Field (Weight Throw) |
| 2007 | Sheena DeVine | Bemidji State | Outdoor Track & Field (Shot Put) |
| 2007 | Jennifer Hensel | Minnesota State Moorhead | Outdoor Track & Field (Pole Vault) |
| 2008 | Sheena DeVine | Bemidji State | Indoor Track & Field (Shot Put) |
| 2008 | Jennifer Hensel | Minnesota State Moorhead | Outdoor Track & Field (Pole Vault) |
| 2008 | Katie Wilson | Wayne State | Outdoor Track & Field (Shot Put) |
| 2009 | Katelin Rains | Minnesota State, Mankato | Indoor Track & Field (Pole Vault) |
| 2009 | Katelin Rains | Minnesota State, Mankato | Outdoor Track & Field (Pole Vault) |
| 2010 | Amanda Madden | Northern State | Indoor Track & Field (Weight Throw) |
| 2010 | Heather Miller | St. Cloud State | Indoor Track & Field (Pentathlon) |
| 2010 | Amanda Madden | Northern State | Outdoor Track & Field (Hammer Throw) |
| 2011 | Lauren Stelten | Minnesota State, Mankato | Indoor Track & Field (Pole Vault) |
| 2011 | Runa Falch | Augustana | Outdoor Track & Field (1,500m) |
| 2011 | Lauren Stelten | Minnesota State, Mankato | Outdoor Track & Field (Pole Vault) |
| 2011 | Mary Theisen | Winona State | Outdoor Track & Field (Discus) |
[edit] NAIA
The NSIC fielded seven national championship teams at the NAIA level while teams were competing under the banner of the NIC, NSC or NSIC. The conference also boasted 78 individual NAIA national champions in the sports of wrestling (41), men's swimming and diving (9), men's indoor track & field (7), women's indoor track & field (4), men's outdoor track & field (11), and women's outdoor track & field (6).
NAIA National Champions
| Year | School | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Minnesota State, Mankato | Wrestling |
| 1959 | Minnesota State, Mankato | Wrestling |
| 1964 | Minnesota State Moorhead | Wrestling |
| 1985 | Winona State | Women's Gymnastics |
| 1987 | Winona State | Women's Gymnastics |
| 1992 | Northern State | Women's Basketball |
| 1994 | Northern State | Women's Basketball |
[edit] Commissioners
The NSIC has had four full-time commissioners in its history
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Kurt Patberg (1997–2000)
Mike Lockrem (2000–2003)
Butch Raymond (2004–present)
[edit] Total Conference Championships
Below is a current listing of the combined conference and conference tournament championships won by each school based upon numbers found per sport further down on this page.
Current as of March 5, 2012
| School | Total Championships | Men's Championships | Women's Championships |
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| Minnesota Duluth | 212 | 101 | 111 |
| Winona State | 124 | 80 | 44 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 104 | 99 | 5 |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 99 | 75 | 24 |
| St. Cloud State | 80 | 69 | 11 |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 54 | 19 | 35 |
| Bemidji State | 45 | 36 | 9 |
| Augustana | 38 | 24 | 14 |
| Northern State | 32 | 23 | 11 |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 29 | 4 | 25 |
| Wayne State | 26 | 16 | 10 |
| Mary | 10 | 1 | 9 |
| Upper Iowa | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Minnesota Crookston | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| School | Total Championships | Men's Championships | Women's Championships |
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| Minnesota Morris | 16 | 15 | 1 |
| Michigan Tech | 15 | 15 | 0 |
[edit] All-Sports Award
The NSIC / U.S. Bank All-Sports Award is an award based on total athletic department success in each academic year. Points are awarded by giving the winner of each title in a conference-sponsored sport points totaling the number of teams in that sport plus one. The next place finisher receives points totaling the number of teams in that sport minus the number of places from first place. For indoor and outdoor track & field, the points are divided in half. Ties at any level shall result in the totaling of points and dividing them equally among the tied schools.
The NSIC All-Sports Award is presented annually at the NSIC Hall of Fame Banquet in July. The award was started in the 1999-2000 season.
NSIC / U.S. Bank All-Sports Award Winner
| Year | School |
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| 1999-00 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2000-01 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2001-02 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2002-03 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2003-04 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2004-05 | Winona State |
| 2005-06 | Winona State |
| 2006-07 | Winona State |
| 2007-08 | Winona State |
| 2008-09 | Minnesota State, Mankato |
| 2009-10 | Minnesota State, Mankato |
| 2010-11 | Augustana |
[edit] Football
Schedule Format
Currently the 14-member NSIC plays a 10-game conference schedule, leaving schools with one non-conference game to play to start the season. Every team plays the other six teams in its own division every year and then plays four games against teams from the opposite division with those opposite division teams rotating on and off the schedule every two years for home-and-home purposes. The exception is the designated cross-division rival, who teams play every year. When the conference expands to 16 teams for the 2012 season, schools will play an 11-game conference schedule, eliminating all non-conference games. Schools will play seven games within its own division and four games against the opposite division. It is not yet known if cross-division "rivalry" games will be continued in the 16-team league.
[edit] Rivalry Games
Mary vs. Minnesota State Moorhead - Battle for the Paddle
The first-ever gridiron matchup between U-Mary and Minnesota State University Moorhead took on a little extra edge in 2006 as both schools battled for "The Paddle Trophy" in this "River Rivalry" game. U-Mary is located on the Missouri River and MSU Moorhead is on the Red River. Both are Northern Sun North Division rivals. The Paddle Trophy was developed by the student governments of the two colleges. The team that wins each year is responsible for the safekeeping and delivery of the Paddle Trophy and its case to each game between the Marauders and Dragons. The home team's student body representative will award the Paddle Trophy, which has each school's logo on opposite sides of the blade, with the score of each game being added to the winning team's side after the game. U-Mary leads the series 6-0.
Minnesota State, Mankato vs. St. Cloud State - Traveling Training Kit
Inaugurated in 1978, the Traveling Training Kit signifies the rivalry between the two longest-tenured Minnesota members of the former North Central Conference—and current Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference members—Minnesota State University and St. Cloud State University. The trophy is an athletic trainer's training kit that features the MSU logo on a purple background on one side and the St. Cloud State logo on a red background on the other side. The winner of each year's game takes home the coveted kit. MSU and SCSU started playing each other in the 1923 season, and have played at least once in every season since rekindling the rivalry in 1978 following a five-year break in the series. SCSU leads the series 41-31-4.
Bemidji State vs. Minnesota Crookston - The Hubcap
The Bemidji State and Minnesota Crookston football teams first met Oct. 29, 1927. Although the series spans over 80 years, the teams have only gone head-to-head on 16 prior occasions. Following four consecutive victories by the Beavers in the series between 1927 and 1933, the teams took a 65-year hiatus before rekindling the rivalry in 1998 as the Golden Eagles joined the ranks of the NSIC in NCAA Division II. UMC got the best of BSU in that 1998 contest, 34-30, but the win stands as the only Golden Eagles' triumph in the series thus far. In 2004, the teams began to play for a little bit more. The coaches for the two schools got together and decided that since the only thing separating the schools were 88 miles of Highway 2, a traveling trophy was needed to add a little spice to the yearly meetings. What could be more representative of that relationship than a discarded hubcap laying on the side of the road? So since 2004, the winner of the annual BSU/UMC football game has been awarded a well-traveleld hubcab. BSU leads the "Hubcap" series 8-0.
Bemidji State vs. Minnesota State Moorhead - The Battle Axe
Bemidji State and MSU Moorhead first met in 1929 and have met annually since 1946. The Battle Axe game is the second-longest running trophy game in NCAA Division II having started in 1948. The Dragons won the inaugural game in the Battle Axe series. The Battle Axe itself is an item that a Bemidji State alum brought back home from New Guinea. The score of each game is painted on the axe each year. Minnesota State-Moorhead leads the Battle Axe series 34-27-3.
Cross-Division Rivalries
When the NSIC setup its schedule for a 14-team conference with two seven-team divisions, the conference established cross-division "rivalry" games that are played every year. The other cross-divisional opponents rotate on and off the schedule every two years.
| North Division Rival | South Division Rival | |
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| Bemidji State | < = > | Concordia, St. Paul |
| Mary | < = > | Wayne State |
| Minnesota Crookston | < = > | Upper Iowa |
| Minnesota Duluth | < = > | Winona State |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | < = > | Southwest Minnesota State |
| Northern State | < = > | Augustana |
| St. Cloud State | < = > | Minnesota State, Mankato |
Conference Championships Per School
| School | Conference Titles | Division Titles | Last Conference Title | Last Division Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winona State | 18 | 1 | 2007 | 2010 |
| Minnesota Duluth | 17 | 4 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 16 | 3 | 2011 | 2011 |
| St. Cloud State | 15 | 1 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 14 | 0 | 1995 | N/A |
| Bemidji State | 5 | 0 | 2006 | N/A |
| Northern State | 3 | 0 | 1999 | N/A |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 2 | 0 | 2005 | N/A |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 1 | 0 | 1990 | N/A |
| Augustana | 0 | 1 | N/A | 2010 |
| Wayne State | 0 | 1 | N/A | 2008 |
| Mary | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| Minnesota Crookston | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| Upper Iowa | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Tech | 7 | 1974 |
| Minnesota Morris | 6 | 1984 |
Conference Football Champions
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In 2008 the NSIC expanded to 14 teams and split into two seven-team divisions. Championships are awarded for each division based on division win/loss record and to an overall conference champion based on overall conference win/loss record. Ties are not broken, so any ties results in co-championships being awarded.
| Year | North Division Champion | South Division Champion | Overall NSIC Champion |
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| 2008 | Minnesota Duluth (6-0) | Minnesota State, Mankato (5-1) / Wayne State (5-1) | Minnesota Duluth (10-0) |
| 2009 | Minnesota Duluth (6-0) | Minnesota State, Mankato (6-0) | Minnesota Duluth (10-0) |
| 2010 | Minnesota Duluth (6-0) | Augustana (5-1) / Winona State (5-1) | Minnesota Duluth (10-0) |
| 2011 | Minnesota Duluth (5-1) / St. Cloud State (5-1) | Minnesota State, Mankato (6-0) | Minnesota Duluth (8-2) / Minnesota State, Mankato (8-2) / St. Cloud State (8-2) |
All-Time NSIC Standings (1932–2011)
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All-Time North Division Standings (2008–2011)
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All-Time South Division Standings (2008–2011)
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NCAA Division II Playoffs (2001–2011)
| School | Playoff Wins | Playoff Losses | Last Appearance |
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| Minnesota Duluth | 11 | 4 | 2011 |
| St. Cloud State | 1 | 2 | 2011 |
| Augustana | 1 | 1 | 2010 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 0 | 2 | 2009 |
| Wayne State | 0 | 1 | 2008 |
| Winona State | 1 | 5 | 2007 |
Mineral Water Bowl
Since 2000, the NSIC has partnered with the Mineral Water Bowl, a game played in Excelsior Springs, Missouri on the first Saturday in December. The game features the top NSIC team that did not qualify for the NCAA Division II Playoffs against the top team not making the playoffs from the MIAA.
| Year | Winner | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Winona State | Missouri Western State | 43-41 (3OT) |
| 2001 | Central Missouri State | Minnesota Duluth | 48-17 |
| 2002 | Emporia State | Winona State | 34-27 (OT) |
| 2003 | Missouri Western State | Concordia, St. Paul | 24-14 |
| 2004 | Washburn | Northern State | 36-33 |
| 2005 | Missouri Western State | Concordia, St. Paul | 35-23 |
| 2006 | Pittsburg State | Bemidji State | 35-27 |
| 2007 | Missouri Western State | Wayne State | 20-13 |
| 2008 | Augustana | Missouri Western State | 37-16 |
| 2009 | Missouri Western State | Augustana | 34-21 |
| 2010 | Pittsburg State | Concordia, St. Paul | 13-9 |
| 2011 | Minnesota State, Mankato | Northeastern State | 28-14 |
The MIAA holds a (9-2) lead in the Mineral Water Bowl series over the NSIC.
[edit] Men's Basketball
Currently basketball does not play in divisions. A 22-game schedule is played with the top eight teams advancing to the conference tournament. In 2012-13 when the NSIC expands to 16 teams, divisions will be implemented. The schedule will remain at 22 games (14 against opponents in your own division, 8 games against opposite division opponents). All 16 teams will play in the conference tournament with the first two rounds hosted by the higher seed in the matchups. The semifinals and championship sites are TBD.
Conference Championships Per School
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title | Tournament Titles | Last Tournament Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Duluth | 16 | 2001-02 | 2 | 2003 |
| St. Cloud State | 16 | 1975-76 | 2 | 2010 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 15 | 2010-11 | 0 | N/A |
| Winona State | 14 | 2007-08 | 5 | 2011 |
| Northern State | 10 | 2002-03 | 2 | 2005 |
| Bemidji State | 9 | 2011-12 | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 4 | 1981-82 | 0 | N/A |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 2 | 2008-09 | 1 | 2012 |
| Wayne State | 1 | 1999-00 | 1 | 2000 |
| Augustana | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Mary | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota Crookston | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Upper Iowa | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota-Morris | 3 | 1993-94 |
| Michigan Tech | 2 | 1979-80 |
Regular Season Champions
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Winona State finished the 2011-12 season with a league-best 19-3 record, however the Warriors had 13 games nullified by the NSIC for the use of an ineligible player. The record still stands, but a nullification factor was computed into Winona's winning percentage which put the Warriors into sixth place in the final league standings.
NSIC Tournament Champions
The NSIC Basketball Tournament began in 2000.
| Year | School |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Wayne State |
| 2001 | Winona State |
| 2002 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2003 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2004 | Northern State |
| 2005 | Northern State |
| 2006 | Winona State |
| 2007 | Winona State |
| 2008 | Winona State |
| 2009 | St. Cloud State |
| 2010 | St. Cloud State |
| 2011 | Winona State |
| 2012 | Southwest Minnesota State |
All-Time NSIC Standings (1932-33 to 2011-12)
| School | Wins | Losses | Winning Percentage | Tournament Wins | Tournament Losses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana | 57 | 27 | .679 | 0 | 4 |
| Northern State | 317 | 169 | .652 | 14 | 8 |
| St. Cloud State | 371 | 198 | .652 | 8 | 2 |
| Minnesota Duluth | 377 | 214 | .638 | 11 | 5 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 277 | 175 | .613 | 3 | 3 |
| Winona State | 476 | 444 | .517 | 22 | 8 |
| Wayne State | 118 | 118 | .500 | 6 | 11 |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 436 | 493 | .469 | 4 | 11 |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 283 | 331 | .461 | 14 | 11 |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 102 | 134 | .432 | 2 | 9 |
| Bemidji State | 402 | 533 | .430 | 6 | 9 |
| Mary | 51 | 69 | .425 | 1 | 3 |
| Minnesota Morris | 196 | 289 | .404 | 0 | 3 |
| Michigan Tech | 95 | 166 | .364 | 0 | 0 |
| Upper Iowa | 37 | 83 | .308 | 0 | 2 |
| Minnesota Crookston | 37 | 199 | .157 | 0 | 2 |
[edit] Women's Basketball
Currently basketball is not played in divisions. A 22-game schedule is played with the top eight teams advancing to the conference tournament. In 2012-13 when the NSIC expands to 16 teams, divisions will be implemented. The schedule will remain at 22 games (14 against opponents in your own division, 8 games against opposite division opponents). All 16 teams will play in the conference tournament with the first two rounds hosted by the higher seed in the matchups. The semifinals and championship sites are TBD.
Conference Championships Per School
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title | Tournament Titles | Last Tournament Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Duluth | 11 | 2002-03 | 4 | 2004 |
| Northern State | 6 | 1997-98 | 0 | N/A |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 4 | 2009-10 | 3 | 2008 |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 4 | 2001-02 | 1 | 2002 |
| St. Cloud State | 3 | 1983-84 | 1 | 2009 |
| Bemidji State | 3 | 1986-87 | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 3 | 2004-05 | 0 | N/A |
| Wayne State | 3 | 2011-12 | 3 | 2012 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 1 | 2008-09 | 0 | N/A |
| Winona State | 0 | N/A | 1 | 2011 |
| Augustana | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Mary | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota Crookston | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Upper Iowa | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title | Tournament Titles | Last Tournament Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Morris | 1 | 1981-82 | 0 | N/A |
Regular Season Champions
| Year | School | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1979-80 | Bemidji State / St. Cloud State / Southwest State | (5-2) |
| 1980-81 | Southwest State | (7-0) |
| 1981-82 | Minnesota Morris / Moorhead State / St. Cloud State | (10-4) |
| 1982-83 | St. Cloud State | (14-0) |
| 1983-84 | St. Cloud State | (12-0) |
| 1984-85 | Minnesota Duluth / Moorhead State | (7-3) |
| 1985-86 | Bemidji State | (11-1) |
| 1986-87 | Bemidji State | (12-0) |
| 1987-88 | Northern State | (11-1) |
| 1988-89 | Minnesota Duluth | (11-1) |
| 1989-90 | Minnesota Duluth | (11-1) |
| 1990-91 | Minnesota Duluth | (12-0) |
| 1991-92 | Northern State | (10-2) |
| 1992-93 | Minnesota Duluth | (11-1) |
| 1993-94 | Northern State | (12-0) |
| 1994-95 | Minnesota Duluth / Northern State | (11-1) |
| 1995-96 | Minnesota Duluth | (12-0) |
| 1996-97 | Northern State | (11-1) |
| 1997-98 | Minnesota Duluth / Northern State | (10-2) |
| 1998-99 | Minnesota Duluth | (10-2) |
| 1999-00 | Minnesota Duluth | (16-2) |
| 2000-01 | Southwest Minnesota State | (17-1) |
| 2001-02 | Southwest Minnesota State | (14-4) |
| 2002-03 | Minnesota Duluth | (15-3) |
| 2003-04 | Concordia, St. Paul | (15-1) |
| 2004-05 | Minnesota State Moorhead | (12-2) |
| 2005-06 | Wayne State | (13-1) |
| 2006-07 | Concordia, St. Paul | (15-3) |
| 2007-08 | Concordia, St. Paul | (16-2) |
| 2008-09 | Minnesota State, Mankato | (19-1) |
| 2009-10 | Concordia, St. Paul | (17-3) |
| 2010-11 | Wayne State | (21-1) |
| 2011-12 | Wayne State | (20-2) |
NSIC Tournament Champions
The NSIC Basketball Tournament began in 2000.
| Year | School |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2001 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2002 | Southwest State |
| 2003 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2004 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2005 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2006 | Wayne State |
| 2007 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2008 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2009 | St. Cloud State |
| 2010 | Wayne State |
| 2011 | Winona State |
| 2012 | Wayne State |
All-Time NSIC Standings (1970-80 to 2011-12)
| School | Wins | Losses | Winning Percentage | Tournament Wins | Tournament Losses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Duluth | 296 | 114 | .722 | 16 | 5 |
| Augustana | 60 | 24 | .714 | 4 | 4 |
| Wayne State | 164 | 72 | .695 | 16 | 10 |
| Northern State | 277 | 127 | .686 | 9 | 12 |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 156 | 80 | .661 | 17 | 6 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 79 | 47 | .627 | 1 | 3 |
| St. Cloud State | 82 | 66 | .554 | 3 | 0 |
| Mary | 62 | 58 | .517 | 2 | 2 |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 242 | 226 | .517 | 8 | 13 |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 212 | 256 | .453 | 8 | 8 |
| Bemidij State | 182 | 286 | .389 | 1 | 8 |
| Winona State | 159 | 309 | .340 | 4 | 12 |
| Minnesota Morris | 88 | 198 | .308 | 0 | 3 |
| Minnesota Crookston | 68 | 168 | .288 | 2 | 4 |
| Upper Iowa | 13 | 107 | .108 | 0 | 1 |
[edit] Volleyball
In 2012-13 when the NSIC expands to 16 teams, the NSIC postseason volleyball tournament will resume. The top eight teams will qualify and the tournament will be played at the site of the top team in the league standings.
Conference Championships Per School
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title | Tournament Titles | Last Tournament Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Duluth | 21 | 2011 | 0 | N/A |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 9 | 2011 | 3 | 2006 |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 2 | 2001 | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 2 | 2000 | 0 | N/A |
| Wayne State | 1 | 2001 | 1 | 2007 |
| Bemidji State | 1 | 1988 | 0 | N/A |
| St. Cloud State | 1 | 1982 | 0 | N/A |
| Augustana | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Mary | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota Crookston | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Northern State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Upper Iowa | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Winona State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
The NSIC Tournament was only held from 2004 to 2007
Regular Season Champions
| Year | School |
|---|---|
| 1979 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1980 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1981 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1982 | St. Cloud State |
| 1983 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1984 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1985 | Minnesota Duluth / Southwest State |
| 1986 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1987 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1988 | Bemidji State / Minnesota Duluth |
| 1989 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1990 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1991 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1992 | Moorhead State |
| 1993 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1994 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1995 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1996 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1997 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1998 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1999 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2000 | Minnesota State Moorhead |
| 2001 | Southwest State -and- Wayne State |
| 2002 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2003 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2004 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2005 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2006 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2007 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2008 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2009 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2010 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2011 | Concordia, St. Paul -and- Minnesota Duluth |
NSIC Tournament Champions
| Year | School |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2005 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2006 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2007 | Wayne State |
The NSIC Tournament was discontinued after the 2007 season. It will return in 2012-13 when the NSIC expands to 16 teams.
All-Time NSIC Standings (1979 to 2011)
| School | Wins | Losses | Winning Percentage | Tournament Wins | Tournament Losses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Duluth | 343 | 41 | .893 | 0 | 0 |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 185 | 47 | .797 | 10 | 1 |
| Wayne State | 168 | 64 | .724 | 6 | 3 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 66 | 34 | .660 | 0 | 0 |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 290 | 160 | .644 | 6 | 4 |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 267 | 164 | .619 | 5 | 3 |
| Augustana | 44 | 36 | .550 | 0 | 0 |
| St. Cloud State | 45 | 68 | .398 | 0 | 0 |
| Winona State | 177 | 273 | .393 | 0 | 4 |
| Bemidji State | 164 | 286 | .380 | 0 | 4 |
| Northern State | 136 | 264 | .340 | 1 | 5 |
| Minnesota Morris | 73 | 239 | .234 | 0 | 0 |
| Upper Iowa | 26 | 90 | .224 | 0 | 0 |
| Minnesota Crookston | 41 | 190 | .177 | 0 | 3 |
| Mary | 17 | 98 | .148 | 0 | 1 |
[edit] Baseball
Conference Championships Per School
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title | Tournament Titles | Last Tournament Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winona State | 21 | 2001 | 3 | 2007 |
| St. Cloud State | 8 | 1978 | 1 | 2011 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 7 | 2011 | 2 | 2010 |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 4 | 2002 | 4 | 2002 |
| Minnesota Duluth | 3 | 1999 | 0 | N/A |
| Wayne State | 3 | 2009 | 5 | 2006 |
| Bemidji State | 2 | 1997 | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 2 | 1983 | 0 | N/A |
| Northern State | 1 | 1993 | 0 | N/A |
| Augustana | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 0 | N/A | 2 | 2008 |
| Mary | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota Crookston | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Upper Iowa | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title | Tournament Titles | Last Tournament Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota-Morris | 1 | 1970 | 0 | N/A |
Regular Season Championships were awarded from 1960 to 2002 and 2007 to present. From 2002 to 2006, the NSIC Tournament was used to determine a league champion. The above table does not count titles awarded between 2002 and 2006 as "regular season" titles.
Regular Season Champions
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- from 2002 to 2006, the NSIC Tournament was used to determine the overall NSIC Champion. The 2003 NSIC Tournament championship game between Concordia-St. Paul and Wayne State was canceled due to weather, so they were declared co-champions.
NSIC Tournament Champions
| Year | School |
|---|---|
| 1996 | Southwest State |
| 1997 | Southwest State |
| 1998 | Winona State |
| 1999 | Southwest State |
| 2000 | Winona State |
| 2001 | Wayne State |
| 2002 | Southwest State |
| 2003 | Concordia, St. Paul -and- Wayne State |
| 2004 | Wayne State |
| 2005 | Wayne State |
| 2006 | Wayne State |
| 2007 | Winona State |
| 2008 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2009 | Minnesota State, Mankato |
| 2010 | Minnesota State, Mankato |
| 2011 | St. Cloud State |
[edit] Softball
Conference Championships Per School
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title | Tournament Titles | Last Tournament Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Duluth | 13 | 2003 | 4 | 2002 |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 10 | 2009 | 3 | 2007 |
| Winona State | 3 | 2007 | 4 | 2009 |
| Augustana | 2 | 2011 | 1 | 2011 |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 1 | 2001 | 4 | 2006 |
| Bemidji State | 1 | 1999 | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 1 | 1990 | 0 | N/A |
| Wayne State | 0 | N/A | 1 | 2010 |
| Mary | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota Crookston | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Northern State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| St. Cloud State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Upper Iowa | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
Regular Season Champions
| Year | School |
|---|---|
| 1984 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1985 | Southwest State |
| 1986 | Southwest State |
| 1987 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1988 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1989 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1990 | Moorhead State |
| 1991 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1992 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1993 | Southwest State |
| 1994 | Southwest State |
| 1995 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1996 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1997 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1998 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1999 | Bemidji State -and- Southwest State |
| 2000 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2001 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2002 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2003 | Minnesota Duluth -and- Winona State |
| 2004 | Southwest Minnesota State |
| 2005 | Winona State |
| 2006 | Southwest Minnesota State |
| 2007 | Southwest Minnesota State -and- Winona State |
| 2008 | Southwest Minnesota State |
| 2009 | Southwest Minnesota State |
| 2010 | Augustana |
| 2011 | Augustana |
NSIC Tournament Champions
| Year | School |
|---|---|
| 1984 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1996 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1997 | Southwest State |
| 1998 | Southwest State |
| 1999 | Winona State |
| 2000 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2001 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2002 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2003 | Winona State |
| 2004 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2005 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2006 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2007 | Southwest Minnesota State |
| 2008 | Winona State |
| 2009 | Winona State |
| 2010 | Wayne State |
| 2011 | Augustana |
There was no tournament held from 1985 to 1995
All-Time NSIC Standings (1984 to 2011)
| School | Wins | Losses | Ties | Winning Percentage | Tournament Wins | Tournament Losses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana | 65 | 11 | 0 | .855 | 9 | 5 |
| Minnesota Duluth | 262 | 58 | 0 | .819 | 36 | 19 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 57 | 21 | 0 | .731 | 7 | 6 |
| Winona State | 266 | 112 | 0 | .704 | 39 | 25 |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 275 | 124 | 0 | .689 | 37 | 28 |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 147 | 74 | 0 | .665 | 30 | 13 |
| Wayne State | 149 | 87 | 0 | .631 | 26 | 24 |
| Mary | 56 | 52 | 0 | .519 | 4 | 6 |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 183 | 204 | 0 | .473 | 21 | 26 |
| Upper Iowa | 44 | 68 | 0 | .393 | 1 | 6 |
| St. Cloud State | 26 | 52 | 0 | .333 | 0 | 0 |
| Bemidji State | 128 | 280 | 1 | .314 | 9 | 26 |
| Northern State | 93 | 268 | 0 | .258 | 9 | 22 |
| Minnesota Morris | 36 | 192 | 1 | .158 | 0 | 14 |
| Minnesota Crookston | 19 | 198 | 0 | .088 | 0 | 10 |
[edit] Wrestling
Conference Championships Per School
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title | Individual Titles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 13 | 2005 | 102 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 9 | 2009 | 6 |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 7 | 2001 | 56 |
| St. Cloud State | 6 | 2012 | 3 |
| Minnesota Duluth | 5 | 1994 | 46 |
| Winona State | 4 | 1971 | 44 |
| Bemidji State | 3 | 1976 | 47 |
| Upper Iowa | 3 | 2010 | 5 |
| Northern State | 2 | 2002 | 41 |
| Augustana | 1 | 2011 | 0 |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 0 | N/A | 0 |
| Mary | 0 | N/A | 0 |
| Minnesota Crookston | 0 | N/A | 0 |
| Wayne State | 0 | N/A | 0 |
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title | Individual Titles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Morris | 4 | 1982 | 36 |
Conference Champions
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[edit] Cross Country
Men's Conference Championships Per School
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 15 | 2007 |
| Minnesota Duluth | 12 | 2003 |
| Augustana | 3 | 2011 |
| Northern State | 2 | 2004 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 1 | 2008 |
| Winona State | 1 | 1988 |
| Wayne State | 1 | 2005 |
| Bemidji State | 0 | N/A |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 0 | N/A |
| Mary | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota Crookston | 0 | N/A |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 0 | N/A |
| St. Cloud State | 0 | N/A |
| Upper Iowa | 0 | N/A |
Men's Conference Champions
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Women's Conference Championships Per School
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Duluth | 13 | 2003 |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 6 | 2007 |
| Augustana | 4 | 2011 |
| Bemidji State | 2 | 1989 |
| Northern State | 2 | 1986 |
| Winona State | 1 | 2004 |
| Wayne State | 1 | 2006 |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 0 | N/A |
| Mary | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota Crookston | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 0 | N/A |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 0 | N/A |
| St. Cloud State | 0 | N/A |
| Upper Iowa | 0 | N/A |
Women's Conference Champions
| Year | School |
|---|---|
| 1983 | Moorhead State |
| 1984 | Moorhead State |
| 1985 | Northern State |
| 1986 | Northern State |
| 1987 | Bemidji State |
| 1988 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1989 | Bemidji State |
| 1990 | Moorhead State |
| 1991 | Moorhead State |
| 1992 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1993 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1994 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1995 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1996 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1997 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1998 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1999 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2000 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2001 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2002 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2003 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2004 | Winona State |
| 2005 | Minnesota State Moorhead |
| 2006 | Wayne State |
| 2007 | Minnesota State Moorhead |
| 2008 | Augustana |
| 2009 | Augustana |
| 2010 | Augustana |
| 2011 | Augustana |
[edit] Track & Field
Men's Conference Championships Per School
| School | Indoor Conference Titles | Last Indoor Conference Title | Outdoor Conference Titles | Last Outdoor Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 22 | 2011 | 21 | 2011 |
| Minnesota Duluth | 10 | 2004 | 11 | 2004 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 7 | 2012 | 24 | 2010 |
| Northern State | 2 | 2005 | 0 | N/A |
| Wayne State | 2 | 2007 | 3 | 2008 |
| Bemidji State | 1 | 2000 | 1 | 2005 |
| Mary | 1 | 2008 | 0 | N/A |
| St. Cloud State | 0 | N/A | 4 | 1971 |
| Augustana | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota Crookston | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Upper Iowa | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Winona State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
Men's Track & Field Conference Champions
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Women's Conference Championships Per School
| School | Indoor Conference Titles | Last Indoor Conference Title | Outdoor Conference Titles | Last Outdoor Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Duluth | 13 | 2004 | 14 | 2009 |
| Mary | 4 | 2012 | 3 | 2010 |
| Winona State | 2 | 2006 | 1 | 2005 |
| Augustana | 1 | 2010 | 1 | 2011 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 1 | 2009 | 1 | 1983 |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 1 | 1992 | 10 | 2006 |
| Northern State | 1 | 1993 | 2 | 1993 |
| Bemidji State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota Crookston | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| St. Cloud State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Upper Iowa | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Wayne State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
Women's Track & Field Conference Champions
| Year | Indoor | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | (none) | Moorhead State |
| 1982 | (none) | Moorhead State |
| 1983 | (none) | Mankato State -and- Moorhead State |
| 1984 | (none) | Moorhead State |
| 1985 | (none) | Moorhead State |
| 1986 | (none) | Moorhead State |
| 1987 | (none) | Moorhead State |
| 1988 | (none) | Moorhead State |
| 1989 | (none) | Moorhead State |
| 1990 | Minnesota Duluth | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1991 | Minnesota Duluth | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1992 | Moorhead State | Northern State |
| 1993 | Northern State | Northern State |
| 1994 | Minnesota Duluth | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1995 | Minnesota Duluth | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1996 | Minnesota Duluth | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1997 | Minnesota Duluth | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1998 | Minnesota Duluth | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1999 | Minnesota Duluth | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2000 | Minnesota Duluth | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2001 | Minnesota Duluth | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2002 | Minnesota Duluth | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2003 | Minnesota Duluth | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2004 | Minnesota Duluth | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2005 | Winona State | Winona State |
| 2006 | Winona State | Minnesota State Moorhead |
| 2007 | Mary | Mary |
| 2008 | Mary | Mary |
| 2009 | Minnesota State, Mankato | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2010 | Augustana | Mary |
| 2011 | Mary | Augustana |
| 2012 | Mary | -- |
[edit] Golf
Men's Conference Championships Per School
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bemidji State | 15 | 2000 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 14 | 2011 |
| Winona State | 13 | 2007 |
| Minnesota Duluth | 4 | 1985 |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 4 | 1972 |
| St. Cloud State | 4 | 1975 |
| Minnesota Crookston | 1 | 2002 |
| Northern State | 1 | 1991 |
| Augustana | 0 | N/A |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 0 | N/A |
| Mary | 0 | N/A |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 0 | N/A |
| Upper Iowa | 0 | N/A |
| Wayne State | 0 | N/A |
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Tech | 1 | 1967 |
| Minnesota Morris | 1 | 1996 |
Men's Golf Conference Champions
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Women's Conference Championships Per School
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Minnesota State | 6 | 2005 |
| Winona State | 5 | 1998 |
| Upper Iowa | 2 | 2008 |
| Minnesota Duluth | 2 | 1990 |
| Augustana | 2 | 2011 |
| Bemidji State | 1 | 1999 |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 1 | 2009 |
| Mary | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota Crookston | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 0 | N/A |
| Northern State | 0 | N/A |
| St. Cloud State | 0 | N/A |
| Wayne State | 0 | N/A |
Women's Golf Conference Champions
| Year | School |
|---|---|
| 1988 | Winona State |
| 1989 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1990 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1995 | Winona State |
| 1996 | Winona State |
| 1997 | Winona State |
| 1998 | Winona State |
| 1999 | Bemidji State |
| 2000 | Southwest State |
| 2001 | Southwest State |
| 2002 | Southwest State |
| 2003 | Southwest Minnesota State |
| 2004 | Southwest Minnesota State |
| 2005 | Southwest Minnesota State |
| 2006-07 | Upper Iowa |
| 2007-08 | Upper Iowa |
| 2008-09 | Concordia, St. Paul |
| 2009-10 | Augustana |
| 2010-11 | Augustana |
There was no women's NSIC golf championship from 1991 to 1994
The men's and women's formats have changed over the years. In the past several rounds were played at one site in a two-day tournament to determine the champion. Now there is a mix of rounds played in the fall and combined with rounds played in the spring to determine the NSIC champion.
[edit] Tennis
WOMEN
Women's Conference Championships Per School
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title | Conference Tournament Titles (2007–present) | Last Conference Tournament Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Minnesota State | 9 | 1992 | 0 | N/A |
| Winona State | 8 | 2007 | 2 | 2008 |
| Minnesota Duluth | 6 | 2004 | 0 | N/A |
| St. Cloud State | 4 | 2009 | 2 | 2010 |
| Augustana | 2 | 2011 | 1 | 2011 |
| Upper Iowa | 1 | 2008 | 0 | N/A |
| Bemidji State | 1 | 1999 | 0 | N/A |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Mary | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota Crookston | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Northern State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Wayne State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
Prior to 2007, the NSIC champion was determined by the NSIC Tournament. From 2007 forward, there is a regular season champion and a tournament champion.
Regular Season Conference Champions
| Year | School |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Winona State |
| 2008 | Upper Iowa |
| 2009 | St. Cloud State |
| 2010 | Augustana |
| 2011 | Augustana |
Conference Tournament Champions
| Year | School |
|---|---|
| 1980 | St. Cloud State |
| 1981 | N/A |
| 1982 | St. Cloud State |
| 1983 | St. Cloud State |
| 1984 | Southwest State |
| 1985 | Southwest State |
| 1986 | Southwest State |
| 1987 | Southwest State |
| 1988 | Southwest State |
| 1989 | Southwest State |
| 1990 | Southwest State |
| 1991 | Southwest State |
| 1992 | Southwest State |
| 1993 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1994 | Winona State |
| 1995 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1996 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1997 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1998 | Winona State |
| 1999 | Bemidji State |
| 2000 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2001 | Winona State |
| 2002 | Winona State |
| 2003 | Winona State |
| 2004 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2005 | Winona State |
| 2006 | Winona State |
| 2007 | Winona State |
| 2008 | Winona State |
| 2009 | St. Cloud State |
| 2010 | St. Cloud State |
| 2011 | Augustana |
MEN
Men's Conference Championships Per School
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Duluth | 21 | 2000 |
| St. Cloud State | 13 | 1981 |
| Michigan Tech | 5 | 1979 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 4 | 1962 |
| Winona State | 1 | 1974 |
Men's tennis was discontinued as a sponsored NSIC sport after the 2000 season
Men's Conference Champions
| Year | School |
|---|---|
| 1957 | St. Cloud State |
| 1958 | Mankato State |
| 1959 | Mankato State |
| 1960 | Michigan Tech |
| 1961 | Mankato State |
| 1962 | Mankato State |
| 1963 | St. Cloud State |
| 1964 | St. Cloud State |
| 1965 | St. Cloud State |
| 1966 | St. Cloud State |
| 1967 | St. Cloud State |
| 1968 | St. Cloud State |
| 1969 | St. Cloud State |
| 1970 | Michigan Tech |
| 1971 | St. Cloud State |
| 1972 | St. Cloud State |
| 1973 | Michigan Tech |
| 1974 | Winona State |
| 1975 | St. Cloud State |
| 1976 | Michigan Tech |
| 1977 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1978 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1979 | Michigan Tech |
| 1980 | St. Cloud State |
| 1981 | St. Cloud State |
| 1982 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1983 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1984 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1985 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1986 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1987 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1988 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1989 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1990 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1991 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1992 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1993 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1994 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1995 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1996 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1997 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1998 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 1999 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2000 | Minnesota Duluth |
[edit] Women's Soccer
Conference Championships Per School
| School | Conference Titles | Last Conference Title | Tournament Titles | Last Tournament Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winona State | 11 | 2011 | 6 | 2010 |
| Minnesota Duluth | 5 | 2003 | 5 | 2009 |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 1 | 1996 | 0 | N/A |
| Mary | 0 | N/A | 2 | 2007 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 0 | N/A | 2 | 2011 |
| Augustana | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Bemidji State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Minnesota Crookston | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Northern State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| St. Cloud State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Upper Iowa | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
| Wayne State | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
* From 1997 to 2001 the NSIC champion was determined by the winner of the conference tournament
Regular Season Conference Champion
| Year | School |
|---|---|
| 1996 | Moorhead State |
| 1997 | Minnesota Duluth* |
| 1998 | Minnesota Duluth* |
| 1999 | Winona State* |
| 2000 | Winona State* |
| 2001 | Minnesota Duluth* |
| 2002 | Minnesota Duluth -and- Winona State |
| 2003 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2004 | Winona State |
| 2005 | Winona State |
| 2006 | Winona State |
| 2007 | Winona State |
| 2008 | Winona State |
| 2009 | Winona State |
| 2010 | Winona State |
| 2011 | Winona State |
NSIC Tournament Champion
| Year | School |
|---|---|
| 1997 | Minnesota Duluth* |
| 1998 | Minnesota Duluth* |
| 1999 | Winona State* |
| 2000 | Winona State* |
| 2001 | Minnesota Duluth* |
| 2002 | Winona State |
| 2003 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2004 | Winona State |
| 2005 | Winona State |
| 2006 | Mary |
| 2007 | Mary |
| 2008 | Minnesota State, Mankato |
| 2009 | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2010 | Winona State |
| 2011 | Minnesota State, Mankato |
All-Time NSIC Standings (1996 to 2010)
| School | Wins | Losses | Ties | Winning Percentage | Tournament Wins | Tournament Losses | Tournament Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winona State | 120 | 10 | 7 | .902 | 29 | 7 | 1 |
| Minnesota Duluth | 79 | 14 | 5 | .832 | 22 | 4 | 1 |
| Minnesota State, Mankato | 27 | 9 | 3 | .731 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Mary | 32 | 16 | 9 | .640 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| St. Cloud State | 22 | 12 | 5 | .628 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Augustana | 21 | 13 | 5 | .603 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Northern State | 64 | 50 | 19 | .553 | 8 | 12 | 2 |
| Upper Iowa | 23 | 24 | 10 | .491 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bemidji State | 51 | 75 | 11 | .412 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| Southwest Minnesota State | 50 | 75 | 12 | .409 | 7 | 15 | 1 |
| Wayne State | 45 | 68 | 9 | .406 | 9 | 10 | 1 |
| Minnesota Morris | 16 | 24 | 2 | .405 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Minnesota State Moorhead | 48 | 80 | 9 | .383 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| Concordia, St. Paul | 36 | 80 | 6 | .320 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Minnesota Crookston | 17 | 96 | 5 | .165 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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