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UND basketball remembers Kobe Bryant

Fighting Hawks players and coaches say they were inspired by the NBA Legend

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — News of the shocking and tragic death of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant had the world shaken up on Sunday, and that includes here in the state of North Dakota, where both the men’s and women’s basketball teams at UND have felt the impact. “Kobe just meant so much to the game of basketball,” senior guard Billy…

The Mamba Mentality: NDSU Basketball Reflects on the Life of Kobe Bryant

What is the mamba mentality for NDSU basketball?

FARGO. N.D. — Its been a little over 24 hours since the world was shocked at the news of Kobe Bryant’s passing along with his 13-year old daughter, Gianna, and seven others in a helicopter accident in Calabasas, California. Bryant’s legacy goes way behind the five NBA titles, 18 all-star games, MVP trophy or the 81 points he dropped against…

Devils Lake’s Nelson Wins High School Play of the Week

Firebirds Nelson's Block Wins HS POTW

FARGO, N.D — This week’s winner of the DJ Colter High School Play of the Week is Devils Lake’s Grant Nelson. Nelson took home 90 percent of the votes online. The NDSU Basketball commit came up with a huge block at the rim against Davies Congrats to Nelson and the Firebirds for taking home this week’s win. Categories: High School,…

NDSU Women’s Basketball Victorious In OT

North Dakota State defeated Denver, 80-50, in overtime on Sunday

FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State women’s basketball team scored the final six points of regulation to force overtime, where the Bison beat Denver 85-80 Sunday afternoon at the Scheels Center. NDSU improved to 5-14 overall and 2-5 in the Summit League with the victory. The Pioneers dropped to 9-12 overall and 3-5 in league play. The two teams…

NDSU Men’s Basketball Takes Down Denver

North Dakota State Men's Basketball secured its ninth win in the last 12 games after an 82-70 win today

FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State men’s basketball team never trailed in Saturday’s game against Denver at the Scheels Center, winning 82-70 to improve to 14-7 overall and 5-2 in Summit League play. Bison senior Vinnie Shahid posted the second-highest scoring output of his career, finishing with 29 points on 8-for-11 shooting. NDSU’s Rocky Kreuser matched his season-high with 18 points, and junior Cameron…

Davies boys hockey handles business against Fargo North

The Eagles defeated the Spartans 3-1

FARGO, N.D. — In the Scheels Hockey Shootout, Davies never gave up a lead in a 3-1 win over Fargo North. The Eagles got things started in the first period. Jackson Bellerud knocked one in in front of the net off a great feed from Drew Fleming to make it a 1-0 game. In the second, Austin Schmidt made it…

Coach of the Week: NDSU Men’s Basketball Coach Dave Richman

Richman discusses his team's season to this point

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State men’s basketball has really turned their season around since the end of non-conference play. In their last 11 contests, the Bison are winners of their last eight sitting at second place in the Summit League behind South Dakota State. With 10 games left in the regular season, KVRR’s Nick Couzin had the opportunity to…

North Dakota State Wrestling Moves Over .500 On The Season With Win Over Oklahoma

Bison Beat the Sooners, 24-15

FARGO, N.D — (NDSU Athletics) North Dakota State 24, Oklahoma 15 Results by weight class of each match: 141— #9 Dom Demas (OU) dec Dylan Droegemueller (NDSU), 11-5 149— Jaden Van Maanen (NDSU) fall Jacob Butler (OU), 1:27 157— Jared Franek (NDSU) dec #16 Justin Thomas (OU), 3-1 165— #9 Andrew Fogarty (NDSU) fall Jose Lao Cooper (OU), 3:32 174—…

Play of the Week Nominees: January 24

Barnesville, Devils Lake battle for the DJ Colter High School Play of the Week

FARGO, N.D. — This week’s DJ Colter high school play of the week nominees pit Minnesota against North Dakota in high school boys basketball. First up from Barnesville, Adam Tonsfeldt grabs a rebound and makes a nice move down low to drop a basket and draw a foul. The second nominee comes from Devils Lake. In the Firebirds game against…