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UND Volleyball Downs Weber State in Straight Sets

Tamara Merseli recorded her second straight double-double and the 11th of the season with 10 kills and a team-best 23 digs in the win
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GRAND FORKS, N.D.(UND ATHLETICS) —  Though it was very much in peril in a lackluster third set, the University of North Dakota’s home set-winning streak remained intact as the Fighting Hawks rallied for a 25-21, 25-21, 27-25 win over Weber State Saturday morning. UND now has won an incredible 38 consecutive sets at home in the midst of its program-record…
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College Football: UND Falls Short Against Sacramento State

Sacramento State outscores UND 24-7 in third quarter to down the Fighting Hawks.
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics) – A fourth-quarter rally by North Dakota fell just short as the Fighting Hawks dropped a 34-27 decision to Sacramento State Saturday at the Alerus Center. The teams were tied 10-10 at halftime, but the Hornets (4-3, 3-1 BSC) were able to outscore UND (2-6, 1-4 BSC) 24-7 in a decisive third quarter that saw Sacramento…
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Bison Defense Sacks McGuire Five Times in Win

NDSU held Western Illinois to 31 yards rushing.
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FARGO, N.D. — The herd’s defense was a big part of the team’s 24-12 win Saturday versus Western Illinois. NDSU racked up 5 sacks on the Leathernecks. The Bison also held the Western Illinois offense to just 31 yards on the ground, and kept the leatherneck offense to just 6 points. The strong defense is a big reason why the…
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College Football: Stick, NDSU Survive another Top-Ten Showdown

Easton Stick's three touchdowns propels Bison to victory over Western Illinois.
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FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – North Dakota State is the lone remaining unbeaten team in the Missouri Valley Football Conference after a 24-12 victory over 10th-ranked Western Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 21, before a crowd of 18,630 at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. The No. 2-ranked Bison (7-0, 4-0 MVFC) took over sole possession of first place in the…
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KVRR Roundtable: NDSU Welcomes in 10th-Ranked Leathernecks

Bison gear up for 2nd consecutive top-ten matchup.
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FARGO, N.D. — Second-ranked NDSU football continues to its toughest part of its schedule this Saturday. The herd host tenth-ranked Western Illinois at the FargoDome. The Bison defeated ranked opponent last week in Youngstown State. The KVRR Sports team analyzes what the herd need to do to come out with a victory this weekend over the Leathernecks. Categories: College, KVRR…
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NDSU Tip-Off: Tyson Ward Wows Judges in Dunk Contest

The men and women's basketball team participated in a series of contests including a three-point competition, a skills contest, and a dunking competition
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FARGO, N.D. — College basketball season is inching ever closer, despite what the warmer weather may allude to. Tonight NDSU held its inaugural tip-off celebration to remind us all that the season opener is right around the corner. Tonight’s event put NDSU ‘s athletes to the test. The men and women’s basketball team participated in a series of contests including a…
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Sweeps Becoming the New Normal for NDSU at Home

Six of the Bison's 10 home matches have resulted in 3-0 wins
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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State volleyball has found a rhythm, especially at home. With one game left in a four-game homestand, the Bison have won every set, recording three sweeps in the process. NDSU is 9-1 at the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse in 2017, and six of those nine wins have come by a score of 3-0. Head coach Jennifer…
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Rink Report: Gophers and Fighting Hawks Renew Rivalry at the Ralph

This is the first time the Golden Gophers will make the trek to Grand Forks since 2012
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. —  The Fighting Hawks are welcoming back an old rival to the Ralph Engelstad Arena this weekend when UND hosts the University of Minnesota. This is the first time the Golden Gophers will make the trek to Grand Forks since 2012. Although it’s been a few years, the hawks say both their team, and the entire UND…
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NDSU Hoping to Slow Down Western Illinois’ Passing Game

The Bison allow the fewest passing yards in the country.
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FARGO, N.D. — At 6-0 on the season, North Dakota State football has plenty of strengths. The Bison allow the fewest passing yards in the country at 109 per game. No. 10 Western Illinois is in town on Saturday with the goal of putting up a lopsided figure in that category. The Leathernecks are third in the Missouri Valley Football…
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UND Athletic Director Brian Faison Retiring on Dec. 31

Faison oversaw 14 regular-season conference titles and a men's hockey national championship in his 10 years as A.D.
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — There are only two-and-a-half months left in the Brian Faison era of UND athletics. Tuesday morning, Faison announced his plan to retire as Athletic Director at the end of the year. Ten years ago when he took over as the A.D. the athletics department looked very different. 14 regular-season conference title banners now hang at UND that…