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KVRR Round Table: UND’s Ground Game Will Be Key Against Sacramento State

Sac State gives up 243 yards per game on the ground

GRAND FORKS, N.D . — UND’s Nate Ketteringham will have to keep his emotions in check this week as the Fighting Hawks gear up for Sacramento State, Ketteringham’s former squad. UND will also need to exploit the Hornets’ less than stellar rushing defense. Sac State gives up 243 yards per game on the ground, which is one of the worst…

Overtime Goal Seals the Victory for NDSU Soccer over Oral Roberts

Malley O'Brien scores in the 98th minute to give Bison the Victory

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) — The North Dakota State women’s soccer team used a goal in the 98th minute on Friday night to beat Oral Roberts 1-0. The victory moved the Bison into a three-way tie for first place in The Summit League standings. The Bison had multiple chances to score in the first half, including a goal that was…

UND Hockey Tallies 38 Shots in Loss to Minnesota State

Minnesota State Forward Max Coatta had a hat trick for the Mavericks

Grand Forks, N.D. — North Dakota Hockey started a two game series with Minnesota State Friday night at Ralph Engelstad Arena. The Fighting Hawks were looking for their first win of the season but fell in a 7-4 loss to the Mavericks. Minnesota State Forward Max Coatta tallied a hat trick for the visitors. The Hawks outshot the Mavs 38-24…

KVRR Round Table: Turnovers Will Be Key in Defensive Battle Between NDSU, Illinois State

The Bison and Redbirds are both in the top-10 in points allowed and turnover margin

FARGO, N.D. — Top-ranked North Dakota State football is matched up with No. 8 Illinois State on Saturday. The Bison and Redbirds are both in the top-10 in points allowed and turnover margin, so this game is poised to be a defensive struggle. Kickoff in the Fargodome is at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines…

UND Hockey Drawing Comparisons From Week One Ahead of Minnesota State Series

The Mavericks average more than four goals per game

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — After a winless series to start the season, UND hockey is looking to get the first win under its belt tonight. The Fighting Hawks face the defending WCHA champs, Minnesota State. The Mavericks are a stout offensive team, averaging more than four goals per game. They rank 8th in the country when it comes to putting…

UND Hockey Not Losing Sight of Defensive Principles

UND now sits at 46th in the country averaging just one goal per game

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — For the first time since the 2008-2009 season, North Dakota men’s hockey suffered a winless opening weekend. That had a lot to with UND’s 0-8 performance on the power play coupled with the lack of scoring. UND now sits at 46th in the country averaging just one goal per game. The team has spent much of…

Defense at Forefront of NDSU vs. Illinois State Showdown

The Bison and Redbirds are both in the top 10 nationally in points allowed per game

FARGO, N.D. — For the second time this season, the Fargodome is playing host to a top-10 FCS showdown. The eighth-ranked Illinois State Redbirds will be in town. The Bison have won 13 in a row at the Dome, dating back to last season. This year’s Illinois State team poses as big a challenge as ever though. The Birds have…

NDSU Punter Garret Wegner Making a Strong Impression in Sophomore Season

Wegner leads the MVFC with 46 percent of his punts inside the 20

FARGO, N.D. — When it comes to punters, they are a lot like referees: If you’re talking about them, it’s generally not a good sign. That’s not the case for NDSU punter Garret Wegner though. Wegner has made a big impact for the team in just his sophomore season. Last year, North Dakota State struggled trying to flip the field. Jackson…

Rink Report: UND Fine-Tuning its Offense Ahead of Minnesota State Series

The Mavericks won the WCHA conference championship in 2018

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The struggle for UND hockey hasn’t been generating scoring opportunities. The Hawks have shot the puck 84 times in their first two contests. The issue is they’ve only scored two goals off of those chances. So this week with No. 7 Minnesota State coming to town, the Hawks have placed extra emphasis on finishing. “We have…

Ketteringham Motivated By Playing Former Team

Ketteringham played for Sacramento State for two seasons

GRAND FORKS, N.D. —UND gunslinger Nate Ketteringham is heading back to his old stomping grounds. The Fighting Hawks face Sacramento State on Saturday, where Ketteringham played for two seasons. He started 16 games for the Hornets, accruing over 3,000 yards and 24 touchdowns. This time around though, the fans in Hornet Stadium won’t be buzzing in his favor, and his…