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Second-Half Struggles Lead NDSU Women to Drop Sixth in a Row

The Bison blew a four-point halftime lead to lose 65-54 against Oral Roberts

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State women’s basketball could not hang on to its halftime lead against Oral Roberts Wednesday night. The Bison led 34-30 heading into the break, but they scored just 20 points in the second half and lost 65-54. After shooting 50 percent (13-for-26) in the first 20 minutes, NDSU made just seven of their 26 shots…

Rink Report: UND Uses Bye Week to Prepare for Western Michigan

The Fighting Hawks are 0-2 against the Broncos this season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND is feeling rejuvenated after a bye weekend that gave them some time to get healthy and regroup. There is not much time to rest, however, as the team prepares to take on another tough NCHC battle – this time against No. 10 Western Michigan. It’s a game UND knows is going to be challenging, but one…

NDSU Men’s Basketball Hoping to Hold off Oral Roberts in Standings

The Bison host the Golden Eagles on Thursday

FARGO, N.D. — The Bison men’s basketball team is in action on Thursday to try and win its fifth conference game in a row. For context, NDSU won only five Summit League showdowns all of last season. Oral Roberts will be in town. The winning streak started against the Golden Eagles on January 26th, when the Bison took them down 67-57….

UND Men’s Basketball Makes Playoff Push in Final Four Games

The Fighting Hawks play their next game on Saturday against Oral Roberts

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The first year in the Summit League for North Dakota men’s basketball hasn’t been filled with too many high points, but UND is still optimistic in its hunt to be one of the eight teams to make the conference tournament. The Fighting Hawks are just 3-9 in league play with only four games left in the regular…

Four Third-Period Goals Help Moorhead Boys Hockey Top Brainerd

The Spuds took down the Warriors 5-2.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Trailing 2-1 heading into the final period, Moorhead boys hockey scored four goals in the third to help the take down Brainerd 5-2. Five different players scored for the Spuds as they picked up their eighth win in a row and extend their unbeaten streak to 10 games. The regular-season finale for Moorhead is Saturday at Hill-Murray….

Former NDSU Basketball Player Miller to Play Professionally in Bulgaria

Paul Miller is 5th on NDSU's all-time scoring list with 1,719 points

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – Former North Dakota State men’s basketball standout Paul Miller has signed a contract to begin his professional career in Bulgaria. Miller, a 6-foot-6 guard from Waukesha, Wis., signed with BC Beroe in Bulgaria’s National Basketball League – the top league in the country. Miller was the only Bison in NDSU’s Division I era to earn…

HS Boys Hockey Roundup: East Region Tournament

Davies and South-Shanley Advance With Wins

FARGO, N.D. — The three seed Davies hosted six seed Fargo North in the first game of the night. The Eagles scored thirty seconds in to the contest. They lead 4-1 after two periods and went on to win 6-1. In the second game, two seed Fargo South-Shanley hosted seven seed Devils Lake. It was a tight contest through two…

Young NDSU Baseball Team Eager for this Weekend’s Season Opener

The Bison open play against Sacramento State on Friday

FARGO, N.D. — The NDSU baseball team is eager to get its season rolling in a much warmer climate. Fortunately for the Bison, they won’t have to wait much longer as they open things up in Sacramento, Calif., on Saturday. NDSU is describing this year’s team as young. They lost their three most consistent hitters to graduation. They also are…

Slukynsky’s Hockey Moves Earn Him HS Play of the Week

Warroad's Grant Slukynsky scored a nifty goal to score the honor

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Warroad’s Grant Slukynsky is the winner of the DJ Colter High School Play of the Week. In a game against Moorhead, Slukynsky’s puck-handling juked the netminder enough for Slukynsky to slide a shot between his legs. Congratulations to Slukynsky. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Play of the Week, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Boys’ Hockey, Grant Slukynsky,…