SIOUX FALLS, SD (KVRR) – For the 2nd time in program history, the North Dakota State Bison women’s basketball program is heading to the Summit League championship game. The Bison took down St. Thomas in the conference semifinals 63-51 as the defense got 11 steals. “I thought we were on point defensively,” said NDSU Head Coach Jory Collins. “You try…
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – They had to sweat it out after losing in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship game, but the Concordia Women’s Basketball program is heading to the Big Dance. They earned an at-large bid for the Division III women’s basketball national tournament. The Cobbers (23-4) will be taking on Wisconsin-Superior (12-16) in the 1st round at the…
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…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — November 2022. That’s the last time North Dakota hockey dropped a game to Miami (Ohio). Since then, the Fighting Hawks have rattled off 10 straight wins over the RedHawks. But this weekend’s matchup at the Ralph Engelstad Arena presents a much different challenge. Miami enters the series ranked No. 20 in the latest USCHO poll with…
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…
(FARGO) – ESPN’s Pete Thamel is reporting that North Dakota State University has agreed to join the Mountain West Conference as a football member in 2026. According to Thamel, the school will pay nearly $12 million to join the MWC and pay the NCAA $5 million to move from the FCS to the FBS level. NDSU has recently made a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
