College

Linebackers Strength of Bison Defense Heading into Spring Season

Jackson Hankey headlines group of returners

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State’s defense hasn’t played a full season since the departures of All-Americans, Derrek Tuskza and Jabril Cox. However, after the single game against Central Arkansas this fall, code green definitely has something to build off of. Especially at the linebacker position. Against the Bears, Jackson Hankey, Jasir Cox and James Kaczor led the way with…

UND Hockey Ready to Get Comfortable on Home Ice

Fighting Hawks play five of last six at home along with postseason tournament

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Coming off a bye, North Dakota hockey still owns the top seed in the NCHC and a number two ranking in the latest USCHO poll. The Fighting Hawks have the best winning percentage keeping them ahead of St Cloud State and Minnesota-Duluth heading down the final stretch. With six games left in the regular season, five…

Concordia Women’s Hoops Gets First Win in Home Opener

Wins Home Opener over St. Benedict 82-78

MOORHEAD, Minn — Concordia women’s basketball snapped a two-games losing streak by winning their home opener, 82-78, over Saint Benedict. Four Cobbers scored in double figures led by Mary Sem with 20 points. Their next game is Saturday at Augsburg.   Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Cobbers Women’s Basketball, Concordia Cobbers, Concordia Women’s Basketball, MIAC Basketball

Running Back Group Key Part of NDSU Football’s Depth for Spring Season

As many as five backs could see reps in the eight games

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football has been going through a lot of change on the offensive side of the ball. Dan Larsen moved over to the offensive line  from the running backs  and Joe Beschroner came in this spring to fill that void. Any differences have shown very little effect.. The offensive backfield is still loaded despite losing…

Former Bison Assistant, Player Named Head Coach at Montana State

Brent Vigen named head coach of Bobcats

BOZEMAN, Mon. — Montana State has picked former North Dakota State assistant coach and player, Brent Vigen, as their new head football coach. Since 2017, Vigen was Wyoming’s offensive coordinator, associate head coach and quarterbacks coach. Before joining Craig Bohl’s staff in 2014, the Buxton native, was on his staff as O.C. with the Bison as part of three national…

NDSU Volleyball Completes Series Sweep of South Dakota State

Bison now 4-2 on the season

FARGO, N.D. – (NDSU Athletics) The North Dakota State University volleyball team swept South Dakota State, 3-0, for the second day in a row Monday afternoon inside the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse. Set scores were 25-16, 25-23, and 25-22 in favor of the Bison. NDSU improved to 4-2 overall and 2-2 in Summit League play, while the Jackrabbits fell to 2-3…

NDSU No. 1 in HERO Sports FCS Top 25

Volson, Tutsie Preseason All-Americans

FARGO, N.D. –  (NDSU Athletics) North Dakota State is the No. 1-ranked team entering the spring 2021 football season according to the HERO Sports FCS spring preseason Top 25 announced Monday, Feb. 8. Five teams from the Missouri Valley Football Conference are ranked including four in the Top 10. South Dakota State is second, Northern Iowa sixth and Illinois State ninth….

COVID restrictions move hockey tournament from St. Paul to Grand Forks

COLORADO SPRINGS (KVRR) – The National Collegiate Hockey Conference will hold its championship from March 12-16 at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks. “Due to continued challenges with COVID-19, we are forced to alter the structure and location of the 2021 NCHC Tournament. Circumstances surrounding travel, testing, and fan attendance made the traditional format difficult to complete,” NCHC Commissioner…

Bison Men Drop Series Finale; Split Weekend Set With Oral Roberts

NDSU Men's Basketball fell 80-74 on Saturday evening

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – The North Dakota State Men’s Basketball fell to Oral Roberts, 80-74 on Saturday evening. It was the Bison’s 9th loss overall but their first at home in three series. They continue their homestand next weekend when they welcome South Dakota State. Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Bison Athletics, NDSU Men’s Basketball

Bison Women Complete Weekend Sweep

NDSU notched its 14th overall win on the season after beating Oral Roberts on Saturday evening

FARGO, N.D. – Three Bison scored in double figures Saturday night, as the North Dakota State women’s basketball team beat Oral Roberts 78-63 for a weekend sweep of the Golden Eagles at the Scheels Center. The victory moved the Bison to 14-4 overall and 9-3 in Summit League play, while Oral Roberts dropped to 6-10 overall and 4-4 in the…