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Koep Shining in Two-Way Role for Bison Baseball

Koep leads the team in home runs and has only allowed four earned runs in 12 innings pitched.

FARGO, N.D. — The Bison baseball team was out at Newman Outdoor Field doing some prep work Wednesday afternoon. Twenty-three games in, and the team has not been able to play any home games. The schedule has them set to host Valley City State on Tuesday after a series against South Dakota State this weekend. NDSU is 6-6 in Summit…

NDSU’s Olson Implementing Changes to Linebacker Group

Olson returns to NDSU after playing for Bison from 2010-2013

FARGO, N.D. — Grant Olson is the new face behind the North Dakota State linebacking corps. He’s not exactly a new face after his time playing with North Dakota State, but now he can put his own touch on the position group. Current linebacker Jabril Cox is getting more reps at the Will linebacker position, while converted safety Jaxon Brown…

Grant Olson Brings Experience as Former Bison Player to First Season as NDSU Linebackers Coach

Olson spent the last two seasons as Indiana State's Linebacker coach

FARGO, N.D. — Grant Olson is back at his alma mater coaching the linebackers. “Being back in the bubble, being back in the same meeting rooms that I had meetings in, the same practice fields, same locker room, I’m very comfortable and confident,” Olson said. “I enjoy being back.” Olson’s message to his players is twofold. “Understanding the guys who…

AJ Blazek Brings one-on-one Attention to First Season as NDSU O-Line Coach

Blazek comes to the Bison after three years as Rutgers' offensive line coach

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football is one-third of the way through its spring practices. You might think the team will have a different look in the 2019 season with only seven returning starters, a new head coach and five brand new members of the coaching staff. But, they are trying to keep the same look the same. The…

NDSU Softball To Test Itself In Seattle Tournament

The Bison will play four games in the Seattle University Tournament

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU got off to a strong start in conference play over the past couple of weeks, starting out with a 6-0 record against summit league opponents. The team shifts gears this weekend, however, when they travel to Washington to play in the Seattle University Tournament. This gives NDSUa chance to step out of its comfort zone and play…

Former NDSU Standout Emanuel Retires from NFL

Kyle Emanuel spent four years with the Chargers

FARGO, N.D. — After four seasons representing North Dakota State in the NFL, linebacker Kyle Emanuel is retiring. The former Bison great made the announcement on Twitter Thursday morning. Emanuel said in the statement that there is no specific reason why he decided to retire, but listed injury concerns as a contributing factor. He played for NDSU from 2010-2014 as a…

NDSU Softball Hoping to Carry Momentum into Seattle Tournament

The team is on a 14 game win streak

FARGO, N.D. — The energy around the NDSU softball team is at a high as things continue to click for the Bison. NDSU is riding the hot hand after it won its last fourteen games and have jumped out to a 6-0 record in league play. The team takes a break from Summit League opponents this week when it travels west…

Gophers’ Amir Coffey declares for 2019 NBA Draft

DES MOINES, IOWA – MARCH 23: Amir Coffey #5 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrates a basket against the Michigan State Spartans during the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minnesota Gophers standout Amir Coffey is spreading his wings to the NBA. The junior announced on his Instagram that he is declaring for…

NDSU Receivers Benefiting from Multiple Quarterbacks in Spring Practice

Tight end Ben Ellefson says it makes them better having to adjust to different guys

FARGO. N.D. — Four spring practices down for the bison football team, and they have 10 to go, plus the modified spring game. There is still no update on the quarterback situation as four guys compete for the starting job. Last year there were six returning starters on offense, but there are only three starters returning on that side of…

Former UND Standout Dooley Named Cobber Volleyball Coach

Dooley was an All-American for the Fighting Hawks

MOORHEAD, Minn. (Concordia Athletics) — Concordia Athletic Director Rachel Bergeson announced that former University of North Dakota All-American Faith Dooley has been hired as head coach of the Cobber volleyball program. Dooley becomes the sixth head coach in program history. She takes over for Tim Mosser who resigned in December after coaching the team for 26 seasons. “I am tremendously…