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Fargo Force Sweep Central Illinois

The Force defeated the Flying Aces 5-2

FARGO, N.D. — For the second night in a row, the Fargo Force down the Central Illinois Flying Aces, this time ending the night with a 5-2 victory. Central Illinois scored first, but the Fargo answered back strong. The Force scored three goals before the second to make things 3-1. Both teams would score a goal in the second period…

Duke’s Coach K Shows Respect for NDSU Basketball

Duke Beat NDSU in Round of 64

COLUMBIA, S.C. — North Dakota State Men’s basketball NCAA Tournament run came to an end last night in an 85–62 loss to number one overall seed Duke. Even in a loss, the result was a promising one. The Bison led for the first 11 minutes of the game and trailed by just four at halftime before the Blue Devils started pulling…

Henning Wins Minnesota Class A State Tournament

The Hornets defeated North Woods 67-42 for the title

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — In the Championship game of the Minnesota Class A State Tournament, Henning made it look easy, downing North Woods 67-42. It was all Hornets from start to finish. The team jumped out to an early lead and finished the first half up 36-17. The team would hold onto that double-digit advantage throughout the rest of the game…

Play of the Week Nominees: March 22

Hawley, Perham Battle for Play of the Week

FARGO, N.D. — For this week’s DJ Colter High School Play of the Week Nominees, both plays come from the Minnesota Section 8AA semifinal and championship games. Perham’s Finn Diggins finds Jensen Beachy down low with the nice look pass leading to a win over Barnesville and a trip to the championship with Hawley. But is it better then what…

NCAA Tournament Comes to an End for NDSU Wrestlers

Brent Fleetwood finished with a 3-2 record in the consolation round

PITTSBURGH, Pa. —  NDSU wrestlers Andrew Fogarty and Brent Fleetwood lost in the round of 16 on Thursday night at the NCAA championships in Pittsburgh, however, both Bison had chances to make it through the consolation round for third place in their weight classes during today’s action. In the 125 pound weight class, Fleetwood finished the tournament in the consolation…

Henning Advances to State Title Game, Ada-Borup, Perham Come Up Short

The Hornets defeated Spring Grove 67-34 to earn a spot in the Championship

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — In the Class A Minnesota boys basketball tournament, Henning defeated Spring Grove to make the Championship game, but Ada-Borup fell to North Woods 57-55 in the other semifinal game. In the Class AA tournament, Perham fell to Minneapolis North High School 62-46. Henning will play for the Championship against North Woods on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Categories:…

NDSU Players React after Season-Ending Loss against No. 1 Duke

Duke beat the Bison 85-62 in the round of 64

COLUMBIA, S.C. — North Dakota State Men’s Basketball season comes to an end after a 85-62 loss to number one overall seed Duke in the round of 64. The Bison kept pace with Duke in the first half leading for much of the first 11 minutes and trailing by just four at halftime. The Blue Devils became too much in…

NDSU Softball Preparing for League Play

The Bison play a double header against Purdue Fort Wayne on Saturday

FARGO, N.D. — The Bison softball team is on a hot streak at the moment. The team is 18-and-11 overall and have won the last eight straight games. It’s the perfect kind of momentum NDSU will need as they head into the start of Summit League play with a double header against Purdue Fort Wayne on Saturday. Things will likely…

NDSU Vying to Overcome Size, Skill Disparities against Duke

Duke is the top team in the country and takes on the Bison Friday night

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thousands of fans packed into Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., Thursday afternoon just to watch the top-ranked Duke Blue Devils practice. The biggest draw, of course was freshman Zion Williamson, who will likely be the top pick in this year’s NBA draft. It is easy to understand why that might cause some mismatches for North Dakota…

Survive and Advance: NDSU Continues Journey in NCAA Tournament

The Bison will match up against top-seeded Duke in the Round of 64 on Friday

DAYTON, Ohio (NDSU Athletics) — The North Dakota State men’s basketball team pulled out a 78-74 victory over North Carolina Central on Wednesday evening in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament. It was the second Division I NCAA Tournament victory for the Bison, who advance to play No. 1 overall seed Duke on Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET /…