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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…

Moorhead Hoops Split Games on Opening Night

Spud girls beat Shanley; West Fargo topped Spud boys

FARGO, N.D. — Opening night of the Minnesota high school winter season. Moorhead boys and girls basketball traveled across the river for match-ups. The Spud girls took down Shanley, 53-50, for their first win of the season. The Spud boys fell to West Fargo, 90-75, as the Packers stay undefeated on the season. Its the first of 18 games this…

NDSU-UND Women’s Basketball Take Rivalry to Grand Forks for Two-Game Set

Bison have won four of the last five meetings

FARGO, N.D. — The Peace Garden state showdown continues on the hardwood in Grand Forks this weekend as North Dakota and North Dakota State women’s basketball play for the second time this season and first as conference opponents. The Bison have owned this series as of late winning four of the last five including a win in the SHAC back…

NDSU-UND Men’s Basketball Take Rivalry to Grand Forks for Two-Game Set

What to expect from both teams as the match-up approaches

FARGO, N.D. — Last time North Dakota and North Dakota state met in Grand Forks it was a Fighting Hawks buzzer beater by guard Marlon Stewart clinching the dub. However, this time both sides look a lot different. The Bison won seven straight before that meeting and went on to take the Summit League Title. This time around, its a…

UND Hockey Adapting to More Schedule Changes

Games the next two weekends move dates

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota hockey fans change your calender’s because for the second consecutive week the game schedule is shifting. Don’t worry the Fighting Hawks won’t have to postpone any series just play on different days. This weekend’s series with Denver originally slated for Friday and Saturday is pushed back to Sunday and Monday. The Pioneers’ last two…

MIAC Winter Season Gets Green Light

Competition Begins First Week of February

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – (MIAC Press Release) The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Presidents’ Council has voted to approve plans for a return to competitive athletics this winter. The MIAC winter sports of basketball, hockey, indoor track and field, and swimming and diving will be permitted to participate in regular-season competition. The MIAC will not host winter-sport playoffs nor conference postseason…

Fargo South-Shanley Remains Tied Atop the EDC With Win Over Davies

Bruins beat the Eagles, 2-0

FARGO, N.D. — The two teams share the same arena. Fargo South-Shanley and Davies took the rivalry to the ice Tuesday night. The Bruins came out on top with the 2-0 win. Captain Tanner Kirkeby scored both goals. South-Shanley improved to 7-1 on the season and will look for win number right Friday night against Sheyenne. Categories: High School, Top…

Devils Lake’s Nelson Becoming Huge Part of NDSU’s Recent Success

Mr. North Dakota Basketball successfully finding role on men's hoops team

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State men’s basketball is off to a perfect 4-0 start to the summit league season including wins in six of their last seven match-ups. That streak has been welcomed with the arrival of North Dakota Mr. Basketball forward Grant Nelson. Through the first seven games, Nelson had just 16 points. Since then the Devils Lake…