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KVRR Sports Breakdown: FCS Championship Game Preview

KVRR's Nick Couzin & Jackson Roberts preview the FCS Championship

FRISCO, TX — Ahead of tomorrow afternoon’s FCS Championship game between North Dakota State and James Madison, KVRR’s Nick Couzin and Jackson  Roberts preview the matchup with the top storylines to look out for. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Bison Football, FCS Championship, frisco, James Madison, NDSU Bison, NDSU Football

The Key to NDSU’s Football Success

KVRR's Nick Couzin takes a closer look into what has made Bson Football sucessful

FRISCO, TX- North Dakota State football has preached the same message season after season..Taking things one game and one week at a time. That message is especially evident to how NDSU has established a winning culture.. Winning seven national titles and 9 Missouri Valley Conference championships is not easy. That success may be outlined by one common mindset but continued…

How NDSU Football Gets Ready for the FCS Championship

KVRR's Nick Couzin shows how NDSU spends time the three weeks getting ready for the Championship

FRISCO, TX — Between the FCS Playoff semifinal game and the Championship, there is a three week gap. In order to come out with a national title, it’s all about how each team handles that time period, In the case of North Dakota State football, the Bison have embraced the extra time even calling it a winter camp based on…

Brett Holinka named UND Football defensive coordinator

Former two-time all-conference selection for UND spent last season coaching OLBs

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – With the departure of Eric Schmidt, University of North Dakota head football coach Bubba Schweigert announced Thursday that Brett Holinka has been named as the program’s new defensive coordinator. The former two-time all-conference selection during his playing days at North Dakota served as the school’s outside linebackers coach last season. “We are excited about Coach Holinka’s…

NDSU Football Arrives in Frisco: Athletic Director Matt Larsen Interview

KVRR's Nick Couzin caught up with NDSU AD Matt Larsen after team's arrival in Frisco

FRISCO, TX — North Dakota State football arrived to their team hotel in Frisco around 5:15 P.M. Wednesday night. The late arrival was due to an early morning practice in Fargo where the team said they wanted to be in an indoor, controlled environment before flying down. That’s something NDSU has done for the second year in a row. The…

UND Hockey Focuses on NCHC Play After Finishing With Strong Non-conference Record

The Fighting Hawks went 9-1-1 against nonconference opponents this season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — For the rest of the regular season, it is all about NCHC play for the University of North Dakota. The Fighting Hawks concluded their nonconference schedule this past weekend with a sweep over Alabama-Huntsville, making their nonconference record 9-1-1. That is the best it has been in five seasons under head coach Brady Berry. It’s something…

NDSU Football Ready For Familiar Championship Game Week

Bison Leave Wednesday for Frisco

Its a phrase that has not been said for the last three weeks that can now be said, its game week. North Dakota State football leaves Wednesday afternoon for their Eighth FCS Championship appearance in the last nine seasons. Frisco, Texas and Toyota Stadium has become a place Bison fans and players are accustomed to being around this time in…

UND Men’s and Women’s Basketball Improve to 2-0 in Summit League Play

Beat Purdue Fort-Wayne in Conference Home Opener

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota men’s and women’s basketball sealed off wins in Summit League conference play against Purdue Fort-Wayne. The men won 83-69 while the women’s team won 91-85. On the women’s side, career highs from guard Lily Kelpin who had 22 points on 6 of 8 from three point land. Forward Megan Zander also knotted 18. On…

MSUM Women’s Basketball Rolls Pas Upper Iowa

The Dragons took a commanding lead en route to a 76-32 victory on Saturday

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A dominant first-half defensive effort helped the Minnesota State University Moorhead women’s basketball team cruise to a 76-32 rout of Upper Iowa in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference action Saturday at Nemzek Fieldhouse in Moorhead, Minn. MSUM is now 11-4 overall and 6-2 in the NSIC while Upper Iowa fell to 2-12 overall and 1-7 in the league….

MSUM Men’S Basketball Snap Skid

Minnesota State Moorhead secured their 8th win on the year Saturday night against Upper Iowa

MOORHEAD, Minn.—With six Dragons scoring in double figures, the Minnesota State University Moorhead men’s basketball team took down Upper Iowa 98-84 in action Saturday night at Nemzek Fieldhouse. MSUM improves to 8-6 overall and 4-4 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Upper Iowa drops to 7-7 overall and 4-4 in the NSIC. The Dragons shot 55.4 percent (36-of-65) from the…