KVRR Sports Extra

An Unusual Leadup To Football Isn’t Throwing NDSU Off

The Bison kick off the regular season on Feb. 21 at home against Youngstown State

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – The Bison were back on the practice fields this summer. That was under the sun. Now, with winter here, they’re indoors for the first time in a while With every aspect of life in flux nowadays, head coach Matt Entz has emphasized the importance of acclimating to season mode this week at a time they’re not…

MSUM Men’s Basketball Moves Over .500 With Win Over Bemidji State

Dragons beat Beaver, 70-50

MOORHEAD, Minn. — (MSUM Athletics) A strong start from junior guard Lorenzo McGhee combined with a dominant first-half defensive effort helped the Minnesota State University Moorhead men’s basketball team roll to a 70-50 win over Bemidji State Friday night at Nemzek Fieldhouse in Moorhead, Minn. MSUM won its third straight, improving to 3-2 overall and 3-0 in the NSIC North. Bemidji…

State of Athletics: Conversation With NDSU A.D. Matt Larsen

KVRR's Nick Couzin talks with NDSU A.D. Mat Larsen about fall sports move to spring

FARGO, N.D. — As the calendar flips to 2021 it brings a lot of baggage with it especially — in the sports world. North Dakota State athletics is about to take on a massive load as fall sports move to the spring. To give an idea about how the department is welcoming the challenge KVRR’s Nick Couzin talked with athletic…

NDSU Takes Both From UND in Grand Forks

Bison men and women's basketball win in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – (NDSU Athletics) Sophomore Jarius Cook and freshman Grant Nelson both scored 13 points to lead the North Dakota State men’s basketball team to a 62-45 road victory over North Dakota on Friday night. The Bison led for more than 37 of the game’s 40 minutes. NDSU made 18-of-21 at the free throw line and did not…

Play of the Week Nominees: January 15th

South-Shanley, Kindred Battle for POTW

FARGO, ND – (KVRR) The latest Chris Heise High School Play of The Week Nominees come from the ice and hardwood. First up, Fargo South-Shanley taking on rival Davies. Zach Sandy makes the stellar save in net to keep the Eagles off the board en route to a 2-0 victory. Play number two comes from Kindred and Central Cass girls…

MSUM Women’s Basketball Notches Second Straight Conference Win

Dragons beat Crookston 77-67

MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM women’s basketball opened up at home for the first time this season taking on Minnesota-Crookston. The Dragons came out with their second straight win, 77-67. Mariah McKeever had a season-high 18 points in the win. Both sides back at it on Saturday. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Dragons Women’s Basketball, Karla Nelson,…

Moorhead Boys Hockey Begins A Season Unlike Any Other

Spuds welcoming new protocols as season begins

MOORHEAD, Minn. — After a two month wait, Spuds hockey returns to Moorhead Sports Arena next week. Before putting skates to ice, its the extra precautions taken that have been a challenge. Players and coaches must wear masks under their helmets while practicing, drills and huddles are separated and the players can’t use their locker rooms instead dressing spread out…

NDSU Women’s Basketball Notches Another Summit League Win

The Bison took down Omaha 62-53 on Friday evening at the SHAC

FARGO, N.D. – A late 15-5 run by the North Dakota State women’s basketball team sealed a 62-53 win over Omaha Friday night at the Scheels Center. The Bison improved to 7-2 overall and 2-1 in the Summit League with the win, while Omaha dropped to 1-5 overall and 0-1 in league play. It was the first game for the…

NDSU Men’s Basketball Improves to 3-0 in Summit League

Bison beat Mavericks in home opener 71-69

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State men’s basketball hit the home floor for the first time since last February. Both teams took it down to the wire as the Bison won at the buzzer. Sam Greisel lead the way with 21 points. Rocky Kreuser added 19. Rematch is Saturday night at the SHAC 7:30 p.m. tip-off.   Categories: College, KVRR…

Breckenridge Boys Basketball Excited About Being Lead By One Of Their Own

First year head coach Stevin Lipp is back to his old stomping grounds as head coach of a program he helped lead to state tournament appearances

BRECKENRIDGE, MINN (KVRR) – A new calendar year and a new the season for Breckenridge Boys Basketball. But above all, it’s the start to a new era and, with it, a continuation of a family legacy. “I’m just looking forward to being back in the community,” said first year head coach Stevin Lipp. “Initially, when I got the job, it…