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UND mourns the passing of former QB Brian Grover

(UND Athletics)GRAND FORKS (UND Athletics/KVRR) – The North Dakota football program is mourning the passing of former quarterback Brian Grover, who passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was 71. “All of us at UND football were saddened to hear of the passing of Brian Grover,” said Coach Schweigert. “He served as a team captain during his senior season…

Fighting Hawks announce signing of guard Sydney Piekny

UND AthleticsGRAND FORKS (UND Athletics/KVRR) – North Dakota head women’s basketball coach Mallory Bernhard announced the addition of Fenwick, Ontario native Sydney Piekny to the 2024-25 roster. “We are very excited about Sydney choosing to be a Hawk,” said Bernhard. “Her length and ability to shoot the three will be a great asset to our team and she comes from a very…

North Dakota to host Alabama at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in December

(UND Athletics)GRAND FORKS (UND Athletics/KVRR) – North Dakota men’s basketball announced Thursday that it will host 2024 NCAA Final Four participant Alabama as part of its nonconference schedule on Wednesday, December 18 from the Betty Englestad Sioux Center. Alabama, who features Devils Lake, N.D., native Grant Nelson, are coming off a 25-12 season and reached its first NCAA Final Four…

Dakota Marker Game to be Nationally Televised

FARGO (NDSU Athletics/KVRR) – For the first time since 2016, North Dakota State University will have two regular-season football games on national television. The 21st annual Dakota Marker game between North Dakota State and South Dakota State will be televised by ESPN. Network and game time will be announced in the weeks leading up to the game, which is scheduled…

Maples Qualifies for NCAA Championships in Hammer Throw

Lexi Maples (Courtesy: Zachary Lucy)FAYETTEVILLE, AR (NDSU Athletics/KVRR) – North Dakota State senior Lexi Maples advanced to the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the hammer throw, highlighting the events for the Bison women’s track & field team on Thursday at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds. Maples placed 11th in the hammer with a throw of 198-7 (60.52m). The top 12 finishers…

VCSU to join Frontier Conference in 2025-26

VALLEY CITY, ND (VCSU Athletics/KVRR) – Valley City State University and the Frontier Conference announced today that VCSU will join the athletic conference starting in the fall of 2025. Valley City State University’s athletic teams will compete for one more season in the North Star Athletic Association before joining the Frontier Conference for the 2025-26 season. The Frontier Conference –…

Mayville State University to Join the Frontier Conference in 2025-26

MAYVILLE, ND (MSU Athletics/KVRR) – Mayville State University President Dr. Brian Van Horn and Interim Athletic Director Rocky Larson have announced that Mayville State University will be joining the Frontier Conference of the NAIA starting in 2025-26. The decision comes after a nearly year-long exploration of options and discussions following the realization that Mayville State’s current conference, the North Star Athletic Association…