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Experienced O-Line Looks to Power Bison This Fall

Bison Will Return Four of Five Starters

FARGO– “It’s a huge edge, especially with being in the Missouri Valley we’re a run heavy offense and having guys like Nash, Cody return, Jalen, Jake Kubis, you know having four or five starters to return is going to be huge to how we’re going to be successful next year in the run game and not losing any running backs,”…

MSUM Begins Search For Next Men’s Basketball Coach

Previous HC Chad Walthall retired after 12 seasons

MOORHEAD, Minn — With previous head coach Chad Walthall retiring after 12 seasons and an NSIC Tournament title, Minnesota-State Moorhead has begun the process of finding the new face of the program. The search is led by a committee of six people all affiliated with the university working alongside interim athletic director Chad Markuson. The application opened Monday  and stays…

UND’s Driscoll Signs With Red Wing’s ECHL Affiliate

Tryout contract for the season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota goaltender Zach Driscoll has signed a pro deal with the Toledo Walleye, the ECHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings. The contract is a tryout for the rest of the season. The fifth year senior was top two in the NCHC in wins, save percentage and goals against average. The record in net, an…

Shanley hires former NDSCS Coach Irwin as New Boys Coach

All-time winningest coach with the Wildcats

FARGO, N.D. — After 14 years away from coaching a familiar face returns to the bench. Shanley has hired former North Dakota State College of Science head coach Craig Irwin. In eight seasons with NDSCS, Irwin recorded a 212-48 record, won 7 conference titles and 4 district titles. The announcement comes on the same day, his daughter, Tylee, plays for…

Wahpeton’s Tylee Irwin Wants To Add One More Feat To Legacy At South Dakota State

Jackrabbit one win away from getting to WNIT Championship

BROOKINGS, S.D — 145 games are the most games played in South Dakota state women’s basketball history that record belongs to Wahpeton’s Tylee Irwin along with being one of 39 players in the program to reach 1,000 points and that’s just the start of it. “If you would’ve told me I have five years of eligibility, played in multiple NCAA…

Trevor Carrying On Own Legacy With Otterdahl Name for NDSU Track & Field

Named Summit League's Indoor Field Athlete of the year

FARGO, N.D — Its Trevor Otterdahl’s last year as a thrower for NDSU and by thinking that way it’s brought success being named the Summit League’s indoor field athlete of the year. “I’ve had this mentality that I can’t fail this year,” Otterdahl said. “It’s more so just maintaining that mindset of going in and being successful in everything I…

NDSU Women Has Second Leading Scorer Transfer

Ryan Cobbins moving on to Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — Junior guard forward Ryan Cobbins goes to the SEC and Alabama. As a three year starter for the Bison, Cobbins was Summit League newcomer of the year and all-conference honorable mention averaging 10.5 points per game in that span. Her 11.4 points per game this season was second best behind backcourt mate Heaven Hamling. The Crimson Tide…

Former NDSU LB Jasir Cox Lands at West Virginia

Using Final Year of Eligibility to Play in Big 12

MORGANTOWN, W.V. — With intentions to play safety in his final year of eligibility, Jasir Cox has committed to West Virginia of the Big 12. Cox  was Mr. Dependable  at the outside linebacker spot  for the Bison last season finishing third on the team with 58 tackles and three interceptions. As a two year starter, Cox played in 47 career…

Waletzko Looking to be UND’s First NFL Draft Pick Since 1999

Projected mid-round pick in April's Draft

GRAND FORKS, N.D — Standing 6-foot-8, weighing in at 312 pounds, and starting since his sophomore season, Matt Waletzko has body and body of work to draw interest from NFL scouts. He was one of the first selections to the senior bowl. With draft projections showing Waletzko to be taken as early as the 3rd round, yesterday was an opportunity…

NDSU’s Pro Day Opens Opportunities for Babicz, Thomas

Josh Babicz, Brayden Thomas joined Christian Watson, Cordell Volson at Pro Day

FARGO, N.D — 29 NFL teams were on hand this morning to witness North Dakota state’s pro day. Defensive end Brayden Thomas, offensive lineman Cordell Volson, tight end Josh Babicz and receiver Christian Watson all looked to improve their Draft stock. Most eyes were on Watson, who is one of the fastest risers projected by pro football focus going from…