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Coach of the Week: NDSU Offensive Coordinator Courtney Messingham

The Bison have knocked out two of their 15 spring practices.

FARGO, N.D. — At this time last season, North Dakota State offensive coordinator Courtney Messingham was just getting a feel for the team. Now, he has a national championship under his belt as he goes through his second set of spring practices in Fargo. Storylines to follow this spring include: two freshmen fighting for the backup QB role, six returning…

KVRR Round Table: NDSU Football Building Depth in Spring

The KVRR Sports team gives us a look at what to watch for in NDSU spring football

FARGO, N.D. — The defending national champion NDSU Bison football team returned to the practice field this week for spring practices. Multiple starters will have a minimal role in the practices as they recover from injury. Coach Chris Klieman and the herd will take advantage of this and aim to create depth at many positions. The KVRR sports team tells…

KVRR Round Table: UND Hockey Season Review

The KVRR Sports team analyzes the UND 17-18 hockey season.

FARGO, N.D. — The University of North Dakota missed the NCAA tournament for the first time in 16 years. The Fighting Hawks finished their season with a win in the third place game of the NCHC tournament over Minnesota-Duluth. The KVRR sports team analyzes the Fighting Hawks’ season and look at the squad moving forward after the departure of Christian…

Shane Gersich Signs Entry-Level Contract with Washington Capitals

The former UND forward will make an average of $925,000 per year

WASHINGTON D.C. — Shane Gersich signed a deal that will make him the 100th player from the University of North Dakota to play in the NHL. The former UND forward signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals that will earn him an average of $925,000 per year. As a junior, Gersich scored 13 goals and 16 assists. His…

NDSU LB Cox Defies Youth, Uses Experience to Help Younger Players

Jabril Cox led North Dakota State in tackles as a true freshman

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State linebacker Jabril Cox has not completed his first year of college, but he is already using his experience to help out younger players in spring practice. Cox led the team in tackles as a true freshman, and he says he put on eight pounds of muscle so far this offseason. Even though he is…

Beatty’s Offense Coming at Right Times for NDSU Softball

The senior leads the team with a .397 batting average

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State softball has had some clutch offense as part of its eight-game winning streak. Senior Bre Beatty has contributed plenty of times at the dish, with a team-leading .397 batting average and 14 extra-base hits. “She’s hitting the ball really well,” senior pitcher Jax Sertic said. “I think it says a lot to her character,…

Forward Fallyn Freije Intends to Transfer from UND Women’s Basketball Program

Freije was second on the team in points and rebounds last season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND Forward Fallyn Freije intends to transfer from the school, the university announced Thursday night. “We wish Fallyn the best in her future endeavors,” head coach Travis Brewster said in a statement released by the team. “She helped lead us to two postseason runs, including a regular season Big Sky championship last year. We thank her…

College Football: MSUM Quarterbacks Stir Up Some Healthy Competition

Junior Bryce Meehl and Sophomore Jakup Sinani are competing for the starting quarterback role

MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM football players laced up their cleats this evening for their first day of practice, and they did so without the likes of Demetrius Carr, the Dragons former gunslinger. Without Carr, there will have to be a new driver steering the squad. That spot, according to head coach Steve Laqua, is up grabs. Junior Bryce Meehl and…

Rink Report: UND Hopeful to Return to NCAA Tournament in 2018-2019

The Fighting Hawks miss the NCAA tournament for the first time in 16 years

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Tune into any UND hockey game over the last two decades and it probably came as no surprise seeing the green and white prevail. In fact it was even more shocking to see the Fighting Hawks miss the NCAA tournament for the first time in 16 years. “If you look back at the year this year…

NDSU Softball’s Success in Close Games Key for Eight-Game Win Streak

The Bison have won six games by one run

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State softball has kept things interesting throughout much of its eight-game winning streak. The Bison mashed together three consecutive wins by one run in the middle of the stretch, and six of their 17 wins on the year have been by that margin. “I think it shows how much we’ve developed from last year, because…