Return of the Axe: Jack Strand's Record-Setting Day Powers MSUM Past Beavers

Dragons snap Beaver’s streak to reclaim Axe; MSUM’s Strand ties NSIC record with 7 touchdowns

MOORHEAD — Heading into Saturday’s rivalry game between Minnesota State Moorhead and the Bemidji State football team, the Dragons had the second-best passing offense in the country. Quarterback Jack Strand showed the BSU defense why. Like a butcher, Strand sliced and diced the Beavers, tying the NSIC record with seven passing touchdowns in a 49-21 victory for the Dragons at Nemzek Stadium in Moorhead. It’s the first time MSU Moorhead has claimed…

Return of the Axe: Jack Strand's record-setting day powers MSUM past Beavers

MOORHEAD — On the north side of the field following the postgame handshakes, Minnesota State Moorhead’s prize was unveiled. The Battle Axe, which originates from New Guinea north of Australia, found the hands of the Dragons football team as a reward for their 49-21 win Saturday over Bemidji State in NSIC play at Scheels Field at Alex Nemzek Stadium. MSUM (6-3, 5-3 NSIC) has not won the award since 2018, marking a return of the historic award. MS…

Beavers lose Battle Axe to Dragons, 49-21 - Bemidji State University

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Bemidji State University football (3-6) fell to Minnesota State University Moorhead (6-3) in a 49-21 defeat at Scheels Field at Nemzek Stadium. The loss handed the Battle Axe traveling trophy over to MSUM for the first time since 2018.