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NDSU Volleyball Defeats Oral Roberts In Five Sets

The Bison took the first of a Sunday-Monday set against the Golden Eagles at home

FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State University volleyball team emerged victorious in a five-set battle with Oral Roberts on Sunday afternoon inside the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse. Set scores were 25-15, 18-25, 26-24, 31-33, and 15-8 in favor of the Bison. NDSU freshman outside hitter Ali Hinze registered 24 kills, tying the most by a Bison in a match since 2015. The…

Dragons Win 8th In A Row; Sweep First Series Played In Almost A Month

Minnesota State Moorhead Men's Basketball defeated U. Mary on Saturday afternoon, 89-60

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Junior guard Gavin Baumgartner scored a season-high 29 points to lead a Minnesota State University Moorhead men’s basketball offensive barrage as the Dragons rolled past UMary, 89-60 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference North action Saturday at Nemzek Fieldhouse in Moorhead, Minn. MSUM won its eighth straight game and improved to 8-2 overall and 8-0 in the north. UMary fell…

UND Hockey Wins First of Four on Home Ice

Shutout Denver 3-0

GRAND FORKS, N.D — (UND Athletics) Host North Dakota began a stretch in which it will play five of its final six regular season games at home with a 3-0 blanking of Denver Friday evening at Ralph Engelstad Arena. The No. 1/2 Fighting Hawks got a pair of goals from Shane Pinto following up a Jasper Weatherby tally in the win while Adam Scheel stopped 24 shots…

MSUM Men’s Basketball Back in Win Column After Two Canceled Series

Dragons topped UMary, 82-71

MOORHEAD, Minn — (MSUM Athletics) A big 17-1 run in the second half helped the Minnesota State University Moorhead men’s basketball team stretch its winning streak to seven with a 82-71 win over UMary in action Friday night in Moorhead, Minn. MSUM is now 7-2 overall and 7-0 in the NSIC with the win while UMary fell to 4-9 overall…

FCS Spring Season Preview: Stats Perform Senior Editor Craig Haley

Stats Perform's Craig Haley previews upcoming spring football season

FARGO, N.D — North Dakota State and North Dakota football kick off their spring seasons next weekend. In anticipation of the season, preseason polls and All-American are being released. Stats Perform Senior Editor, Craig Haley, joined KVRR Sport’s Nick Couzin to preview what’s ahead. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Bison Football, Craig Haley, FCS Football, FCS…

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…