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North Dakota Hockey Sweeps Weekend Set

North Dakota Hockey took down Colorado College to complete a weekend sweep at home

GRAND FORKS, ND – North Dakota Hockey defeated Colorado College 8-1 on Saturday night for their 20th win on the year. Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Fighting Hawks, Fighting Hawks Hockey, North Dakota Hockey, North Dakota Men’s Hockey, UND Hockey, UND Men’s Hockey

UND hockey outlasts Colorado College

The Fighting Hawks defeated the Tigers 1-0

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A strong defensive performance from both teams ended in a 1-0 win for North Dakota over Colorado College. Peter Thome had a big day in net for the Fighting Hawks. He completes the shutout with 25 saves, including a scoreless first and second period. Shane Pinto scored the only goal of the game on the power…

MSUM Basketball Victorious In Double Header

Both MSUM Basketball teams were victorious against Minnesota State Mankato on Friday night

MOORHEAD, MN – The Minnesota Moorhead women’s basketball team ended the game on a 7-0 run to earn a 66-63 win over Minnesota State, Mankato on Friday night at Nemzek Fieldhouse in Moorhead, Minn. MSUM overcame 27 turnovers to survive with the three-point win. Meanwhile, the Men won their showdown 88-63. Categories: College Tags: Dragons Basketball, Dragons Men’s Basketball, Dragons…

University of Minnesota Crookston brings back hockey

We are elated to officially announce the return of hockey to @UMNCrookston. The Golden Eagles will compete in ACHA Division II in the Central Region and will begin play in the 2020-21 season! We will have more exciting news in the next hour… pic.twitter.com/GMsDOLE2wa — Golden Eagle Sports (@UMNCrookstonATH) January 31, 2020 CROOKSTON, Minn. – University of Minnesota Crookston is…

NDSU Softball Tops Summit League Preseason Poll

Bison are the defending conference champions

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – (NDSU Athletics) North Dakota State University was selected as the Summit League preseason softball favorites in a poll of the league’s seven head coaches released on Thursday, Jan. 30. NDSU received six of the seven first place votes for a total of 34 points. South Dakota was second with 28 points, and South Dakota State was…

UND Men’s Basketball’s Mindset Change Key to Team’s Recent Success

Fighting Hawks attribute mindset change to recent success

GRAND FORKS, N.D — After dropping four games in a row, North Dakota men’s basketball has turned a corner in their season. The Fighting Hawks won their last two games against Western Illinois and Denver to move back to .500 in the Summit League. As the season grows deeper and deeper, UND gains more and more familiarity on the court….

UND Hockey’s Westin Michaud ‘Excited’ to Play Against Old Team

The Fighting Hawks senior played for Colorado College before transferring to UND ahead of this season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND hockey is back at the Ralph on Friday to begin a series against Colorado college. It is an extra special weekend for senior Westin Michaud, as the UND transfer gets the chance to go up against his old team for the first time. “I am excited to take on this group with – on the…

UND basketball remembers Kobe Bryant

Fighting Hawks players and coaches say they were inspired by the NBA Legend

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — News of the shocking and tragic death of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant had the world shaken up on Sunday, and that includes here in the state of North Dakota, where both the men’s and women’s basketball teams at UND have felt the impact. “Kobe just meant so much to the game of basketball,” senior guard Billy…

The Mamba Mentality: NDSU Basketball Reflects on the Life of Kobe Bryant

What is the mamba mentality for NDSU basketball?

FARGO. N.D. — Its been a little over 24 hours since the world was shocked at the news of Kobe Bryant’s passing along with his 13-year old daughter, Gianna, and seven others in a helicopter accident in Calabasas, California. Bryant’s legacy goes way behind the five NBA titles, 18 all-star games, MVP trophy or the 81 points he dropped against…

NDSU Women’s Basketball Victorious In OT

North Dakota State defeated Denver, 80-50, in overtime on Sunday

FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State women’s basketball team scored the final six points of regulation to force overtime, where the Bison beat Denver 85-80 Sunday afternoon at the Scheels Center. NDSU improved to 5-14 overall and 2-5 in the Summit League with the victory. The Pioneers dropped to 9-12 overall and 3-5 in league play. The two teams…