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NDSU Hires Mankato’s Beschorner as Running Backs Coach; Larson Moves to Offensive Line

Moves made to fill void of AJ Blazek's Depature

FARGO, N.D. – (NDSU Athletics) North Dakota State University head football coach Matt Entz announced two coaching staff changes Tuesday, Jan. 12, following the recent departure of offensive line coach AJ Blazek to the University of Wyoming. NDSU has hired Minnesota State University Mankato offensive coordinator Joe Beschorner as the new Bison running backs coach. Dan Larson, who has coached NDSU running…

NDHSAA Makes Changes to Hockey, Wrestling Postseasons

Schedules altered for hockey and wrestling

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — Changes are coming to the hockey and wrestling postseason championships. On the mats, — there will be no regional tournaments for class A or B. A meeting will happento determine seeding for state which still takes place at the FargoDome, however both classes will have their own sessions and the team portion completed in one day….

Central Cass Girls Hoops Edges Kindred to Stay Unbeaten

Squirrels beat the Vikings, 59-58

KINDRED, N.D. — It was a rematch of the Class B Region tournament Monday night as Kindred hosted Central Cass. The Vikings trailed in the first quarter and finished the half on an 8-2 run taking a seven-point lead. That would not be enough to hold off the visitors as Central Cass won, 59-58. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines…

Air Kraft: Shanley’s Conner Kraft Wins High School Play of the Week

Kraft won with 61 percent of the votes

FARGO, N.D. — This week’s winner of the DJ Colter High School Play of the Week goes to Shanley’s Conner Kraft. The Deacons took home just over 61 percent of the votes. Kraft had a big dunk against West Fargo. Congrats to Kraft and the Deacons for taking home the win. Categories: High School, Play of the Week, Top Sports…

NDSU Football Loses Spring Opponent

Indiana State Opts out of spring season

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana — North Dakota State football has lost an opponent in the upcoming Missouri Valley Conference season. Indiana State has decided to opt out. Both sides were scheduled to play on March 6th in Terre Haute. The Sycamores sighted the short turnaround between the spring and fall as the main reason. In the next nine months, 19 games…

UND’s Allen-Eiken Announces Transfer for Men’s Basketball Program

Holds the program record for points as a freshman

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — After sitting out the series finale at Oral Roberts on Saturday UND forward DeSean Allen-Eikens announced he’s opting out of the season and transferring from the program. Allen-Eikens has played in just five games after suffering an ankle injury in practice after game one against Miami, Ohio. Last time on the court,he played just nine minutes….

Eagles part ways with head coach Doug Pederson

Eagles went 4-11-1 this season

PHILADELPHIA –  (FOX 29) The Philadelphia Eagles have parted ways with head coach Doug Pederson after a disappointing 4-11-1 season, the team announced on Monday. Owner Jeffrey Lurie released a statement on the team’s Twitter account explaining he believes it was “in both of our best interests to part ways.” “I have spent the last few weeks evaluating everything from this…

LPGA’s Amy Olson Competes In Local Pickleball Tournament

A newly hired instructor at Courts Plus in Fargo helped host a eight-team tournament including the pro golfer

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – There’s not nearly as much to do in a COVID-19 world but Tim Fiechtner has found a way to keep some people engaged: the second annual Fix Freezer Fargo Pickleball Shootout at Courts Plus in Fargo, featuring 16 top-tier players North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. “I know all these guys,” said Fiechtner, a newly hired Pickleball…

NDSU Men Stay Undefeated In Summit League

The Bison defeated the Omaha Mavericks 80-66 on Saturday evening at the SHAC for their fourth Summit League win in as many games

FARGO, ND – The North Dakota State Men’s Basketball was already off to its best Summit League start through three games since 2017. The Bison made it four after tonight. Dave Richman’s cohort defeated the Omaha Mavericks, 80-66, to improve to (4-0) in league play. Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Bison Basketball, Grant Nelson, NDSU athletics, NDSU Men’s Basketball,…

NDSU Women Sweep Weekend Summit League Set

The Bison defeated the Omaha Mavericks 66-55 on Saturday evening

FARGO, ND – 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…