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University of Jamestown receives official acceptance to NCAA Division II

(University of Jamestown Athletic Dept.)JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) – The University of Jamestown received their official acceptance to NCAA Division II and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The Jimmies’ transition to DII will begin in the 2025-26 academic year. Jamestown will be under a two-year provisional period where they cannot play in any NCAA postseason play. Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines…

Former Bison men’s basketball player to play in the NBA Summer League with San Antonio

(NDSU Athletics/Ryan Workman)SAN ANTONIO (NDSU Athletics/KVRR) – Former North Dakota State men’s basketball standout Tyson Ward will play for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA Summer League. The Spurs are scheduled to play three games in Sacramento, Calif., from July 6-9, before playing four additional games in Las Vegas from July 13-19. Ward played his first three professional…

CFL: Elks Select Former NDSU WR Zach Mathis in CFL Supplement Draft

EDMONTON (ELKS/KVRR) — The Edmonton Elks have selected wide receiver Zach Mathis in the supplemental draft, the club announced Saturday. The Elks will forfeit their first-round selection in the 2025 CFL Draft. Mathis played six seasons at North Dakota State University (2018-23), where he recorded 95 receptions for 1,392 yards and nine touchdowns in 53 career games for the Bison. The…

Former Bison Cadyn Schwabe signs with Winnipeg Goldeyes

WINNIPEG (KVRR) – The Winnipeg Goldeyes have added a former NDSU Bison baseball player to their roster in the American Association of Professional Baseball. Cadyn Schwabe, who spent some time with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks this season, hit .321 with the Bison. Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines Tags: American Association Baseball, Baseball, NDSU, Winnipeg Goldeyes

Sacha Boisvert selected 18th overall by Chicago at 2024 NHL Draft

LAS VEGAS (UND ATHLETICS)– Incoming North Dakota forward Sacha Boisvert was selected 18th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday evening at the 2024 NHL Draft from The Sphere in Las Vegas. “It means the world to be drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks,” said Boisvert. “Couldn’t imagine a better scenario and just really excited to get going.” Boisvert becomes the 22nd…

UND rounds out 2024-25 roster with addition of George Natsvlishvili

GRAND FORKS (UND Athletics/KVRR) – North Dakota head men’s basketball coach Paul Sather announced on Friday that forward George Natsvlishvili has signed with the Fighting Hawks and round out the roster for the 2024-25 season. “George is a highly skilled and versatile forward that can make threes and handle the ball with guard skills,” said Sather. “He has competed for the…