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NDSU’s Season Ends in NCAA Tournament

PHOTO/BEN COHEN BUFFALO, N.Y. (NDSU ATHLETICS/KVRR)– The No. 3-seeded Michigan State Spartans defeated No. 14 seed North Dakota State 92-67 on Thursday evening at KeyBank Center in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bison conclude their season with a record of 27-8, establishing a new school record for wins. NDSU head coach David Richman said the experience of…

HIGHLIGHTS: ND Postseason Hoops – Division A/B State Semifinals Set

FARGO (KVRR) – The Semifinals are set for the NDHSAA Boys Basketball Division A and Division B State Tournaments. DIVISION A: (highlights in video above) #2 Central Cass wins 72-58 over Turtle Mountain #6 Shiloh Christian wins 64-57 over Four Winds/Minnewaukan #1 Devils Lake wins 68-39 over Dunseith #4 Beulah wins 56-51 over Wahpeton SEMIFINALS #2 Central Cass vs. #6…

Carson Wentz returns to the Vikings

(AP Photo/lan Walton)EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR)— The Minnesota Vikings are adding even more experience to their quarterback room. On Thursday, the team announced it has agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Carson Wentz, who returns to Minnesota after making five starts for the club last season. Reports say it is a 1-year deal. The move comes one week after the Vikings…

Henning earns top-seed in Class A: MSHSL Boys Basketball Brackets Released

The Boys Basketball State Tournament takes place March 24-28 in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – The MSHSL boys basketball brackets have been released! The Boys Basketball State Tournament takes place March 24-28 in Minneapolis. CLASS A: Henning (30-0) is the 1-seed and will play 8-seed Upsala at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 26 AT Target Center. Red Lake County (28-3) is the 3-seed and will play 6-seed Liberty Classical Academy at 5…

Bob Motzko out as Gophers’ hockey coach after 8 seasons

The Brief Bob Motzko will not return as Gophers’ men’s hockey coach next season, FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich has confirmed. The Gophers had a disappointing season, finishing 11-22-3 overall and not getting to the NCAA Tournament. Motzko led the Gophers to five NCAA Tournament appearances, including the 2023 national title game. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9/KVRR) – University of Minnesota men’s hockey coach…

Wanner’s Double-OT state championship goal wins the Chris Heise Play of the Week

ST. PAUL (KVRR) – It is time to crown the newest edition of the Chris Heise Play of the Week. And it goes to Evan Wanner who scored the double-overtime, game-winning goal in the Minnesota Class AA boys’ hockey state championship game for Moorhead. Congrats to Wanner and the Spuds for winning the Chris Heise Play of the Week. Categories:…

Hawley Volleyball Head Coach Rustad picked to lead UMN Crookston

Won back-to-back state titles with the Nuggets

HAWLEY, MN (KVRR) – One of the best coaches in Hawley volleyball history is heading to the college ranks. Minnesota Crookston announced that Kathleen Rustad will be their next head coach. Rustad led the Hawley Nuggets to back-to-back Minnesota Class AA state volleyball championships. In six seasons with the Nuggets, she had a record of 136-35. “We are thrilled to…

NDSU Women’s Basketball Selected to WBIT

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU ATHLETICS) – The North Dakota State women’s basketball team has been selected to play in the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT), the organization announced on Sunday night. NDSU joined Brigham Young, Utah and Texas A&M as the top four seeds in the WBIT, which were the last four teams not selected to the NCAA Tournament. The Bison…

Moorhead Stars Commit to Minnesota, Focus Turns to State Championship

MOORHEAD (KVRR) – It’s been an eventful past month for Moorhead Spuds athletics. Along with individual and team state championships this winter, three standout football players have announced their commitments to play at the next level — and they’re all headed to the same program. Quarterback Jett Feeney, wide receiver David Mack and running back Taye Reich have each committed to continue…