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NDSU Women’s Basketball Wins Summit League Regular Season Title for 1st Time in Program History

NDSU women’s basketball wins the Summit League regular season championship. (Aaron Walling/KVRR Sports)FARGO (KVRR) – History has been made in Summit League women’s basketball. The North Dakota State Bison have won the regular season championship for the first time in program history after beating the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 95-70. The nets were cut down at the Sanford Health Athletic…

NDSU officially announces their move to join the Mountain West Conference for football

FARGO (NDSU ATHLETICS/KVRR) – North Dakota State University announced today that it has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference as an affiliate member for football, competing at the Football Bowl Subdivision level beginning this fall. The move follows years of evaluation and planning and reflects NDSU’s long-term strategy as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Joining the…

North Dakota State Announces 2026 Football Recruiting Class

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU ATHLETICS)– The North Dakota State University football program has added 29 high school student-athletes and nine transfers for the 2026 season. The Bison added 21 high school players during the early signing period in December and eight more on Wednesday, Feb. 4, the first day of the regular signing period for Division I football. All nine transfers…

From Heartbreak to Impact: Claire Stern’s New Life Mission and Role with NDSU Women’s Basketball

After a life-altering diagnosis, the NDSU sophomore is redefining impact beyond the court.

FARGO (KVRR) – Claire Stern has always believed there was a purpose behind every challenge. When she learned that most people with her condition don’t survive infancy, that belief only grew stronger. “It was really crazy to hear what was all going on that night, and that normally they lose these people as babies,” said Stern. “I’m very grateful for…

Time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week!

FARGO (KVRR) – It is time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week! We have four plays to choose from. You can vote on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter). NOMINEES: PLAY 1: Fargo North/South Girls’ Hockey | Jada Purdy with the nasty, back-handed goal PLAY 2: Central Cass Girls’ Basketball | Kenley Haug buzzer-beater PLAY 3: Concordia Women’s…

Barika Kpeenu Sets Sights on NFL After Standout Career at NDSU

From West Fargo to the next level, the Bison running back chases his NFL dream.

FARGO (KVRR) – Barika Kpeenu’s football journey began at West Fargo Sheyenne High School, where he was a three-year starter. In his senior season, Kpeenu was named EDC Senior Athlete of the Year after rushing for more than 1,000 yards and scoring 13 touchdowns. The standout running back chose to stay home and play for North Dakota State, a decision…

Time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week!

FARGO (KVRR) – It is time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week! We have four plays to choose from. You can vote on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter). NOMINEES: PLAY 1: West Fargo United Girls’ Hockey | Emma Hassler opens the game with a lucky goal PLAY 2: Hillsboro-Central Valley Girls’ Basketball | Rayna Betner beats the…

Streaks, Stars and Rivalry Renewed as NDSU Faces SDSU

Win streaks collide as North Dakota State looks to snap South Dakota State’s long run of dominance

FARGO (KVRR) -“This is one of those games. This is why you compete,” Collins said. “This is why players do the things they do to put themselves in position to get to play in these high leverage games, and it should be a lot of fun.” The Bison and Jackrabbits enter Saturday’s matchup riding impressive win streaks. North Dakota State…