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Gophers’ star WR Rashod Bateman opts out of remainder of 2020 season

Will prepare for NFL Draft

MINNEAPOLIS – Rashod Bateman has officially played his last football game at the University of Minnesota. The Gophers’ star wide receiver announced on social media on Wednesday he’s opting out of the remainder of the season and focusing on preparing for the 2021 NFL Draft. Minnesota was scheduled to play at rival Wisconsin on Saturday, but the game was canceled Tuesday after…

Rebraca-Led UND Men’s Basketball Tips Off Season Wednesday

Junior forward looking for even better 2020-21 season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — It’s been almost nine months since head coach Paul Sather took North Dakota men’s basketball to the Summit League Championship in his first season. The second season begins on Wednesday. The Fighting Hawks lost its top scorer and assists leader, guard Marlon Stewart to graduation, however, return two starters from last season including preseason All-Summit League…

UND women’s basketball will not make scheduled season-opening trip to Chicago

Team working through a positive test, discovered Monday

GRAND FORKS, N.D.— (UND Athletics) The University of North Dakota’s women’s basketball team’s scheduled game for Wednesday, Nov. 25 at Chicago State has been canceled, announced today. Based on standard protocols set forth by the NCAA and other authorities to play contests, the program had a positive test that resulted in not traveling to Chicago for Wednesday’s scheduled game. Contact…

New Opponents for NDSU Men’s Basketball to Start Season

Bison to Play Nevada, Nebraska to open up season

FARGO, N.D. — March 10th was the last time North Dakota State men’s basketball has played a game. It’s when the Bison were crowned Summit League champions. The long awaited return is over, however, it come sooner than planned. NDSU was set to take part in the MKE Classic starting on Friday with games against Wisconsin-Milwaukee — and Southern Mississippi….

UND Hockey Getting Ready to Live the “Pod Life”

Team leaves for Omaha pod on Sunday

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — It’s March 7th and you’re feeling pretty good as a North Dakota hockey player winning your last regular season game 5-0 over Omaha and finishing as the number one team in the NCHC, until all was shut down due to COVID-19. Now it’s time for those players to get redemption. UND leaves for the Omaha bubble…

UND Men’s Basketball Releases Part of Non-Conference Schedule Highlighted by Match-Up With Minnesota

Gophers and Fighting Hawks will play on December 4th in Minneapolis

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota men’s basketball released part of their non-conference schedule and it includes a date with the Gophers. The game will be played at Minnesota on December 4th. Rich Pitino’s squad is picked to finish 11th in the Big Ten preseason poll. Other non-conference games that have been confirmed by UND: At Miami Ohio on November…

NCAA in talks with Indianapolis to host all of March Madness

INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA announced Monday it plans to hold the entire 2021 men’s college basketball tournament in one geographic location to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 and is in talks with Indianapolis to be the host city. The Final Four is already set to be held in Indianapolis next April and the NCAA has its headquarters in the Indiana capital. Early-round…

Coach of the Week: UND Hockey’s Brad Berry

Head Coach Brady Berry previews the upcoming college hockey season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The college hockey season is three weeks away. North Dakota will play a 26-game conference regular season starting with 10 games in the Omaha bubble. The Fighting Hawks go into the year as the number one team in the country. Head coach Brad Berry joined KVRR Sport’s Nick Couzin to preview the season. Categories: College, KVRR…

Local Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent on Signing Day

On to the next level for many in the area

FARGO, N.D. — A pair of Moorhead signees are joining Bison nation. Senior forward Olivia Watson joins NDSU soccer after setting the Spuds single season goals record.. Ian Simonich joins NDSU golf after winning a Minnesota junior golf title. Roseau’s Katie Borowicz signs on with former Minnesota Lynx great Lindsey Whalen and the Gophers. Sheyenne boy’s basketball’s Jacksen Moni made…