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NDSU WBB Loses to Creighton After A Big Second Half From the BlueJays

BlueJays beat the Bison, 86-51

FARGO, N.D. – (NDSU Athletics) Creighton scored 18 points off turnovers Friday night, as the Bluejays beat the NDSU women’s basketball team 86-51 at the Scheels Center inside the Sanford Health Athletic Complex. The Bison went toe-to-toe with a Bluejay team that advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament last year for most of the first half. A…

ND Football: Langdron Area-EM Earns First State Title in Class A Championship

The Cardinals broke the Burros 23-game winning streak

FARGO, N.D. — Hillsboro-Central Valley entered the Class A final matchup riding a 23-game winning streak. The Burros claimed the state title in 2017 after topping Langdon Area/Edmore/Munich by two. The Cardinals had a shot at redemption Friday and took care of business topping H-CV 20-18 to win their first state title in program history. “It feels amazing,” the sophomore…

Coach of the Week: MSUM Football Coach Steve Laqua

Laqua and the Dragons are 7-3 heading into Saturday's matchup against St. Cloud State

MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSU-Moorhead football coach Steve Laqua is the KVRR Coach of the Week. After a disappointing 2017 season, the team had to reevaluate expectations. Laqua was very open about his uncertainly surrounding this year’s team potential, but they are 7-3 with the chance of clinching a bowl berth with a win against St. Cloud State on Saturday Categories:…

ND Football: Thompson Wins Second State Title in Three Years

Thompson beat New Salem-Glen Ullin 42-28

FARGO, N.D– The Thompson Tommies beat the New Salem-Glen Ullin Holsteins 42-28 Friday afternoon to win their second nine-man state title in three years. Cadyn Schwabe went down with an injury in the third quarter and Clay Odenbach took over the quarterback duties. He lead the Tommies to three second-half scores. Schwabe, even though he only played a half, rushed…

ND Football: Shanley Claims AA Crown with Championship Win Over Bismarck St. Mary’s

Austin Manuel finished with 140 yards and 2 touchdowns on 14 carries for the Deacons

FARGO, N.D. — In North Dakota Class AA football, Bismarck St. Mary’s has been at the forefront of championship discussions, claiming four of the last five state titles. The Saints beat out Shanley when playing for the hardware in 2017. The Deacons were both hungry for revenge, and yearning to bring back their first championship since 2012 when they took the…

Twins’ Joe Mauer retiring after 15 seasons

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) –  Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer is retiring after 15 seasons. The Twins released a retirement statement Friday from Mauer that will run Sunday in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Mauer, who missed significant time this season with a concussion, says in the ad that his decision “came down to my health and my family.” “Thank you, Minnesota Twins,…

College Hockey: UND Prepping for Stout Offense Against Miami-Ohio

The Redhawks are red hot to start the year, winning four of their last five games

GRAND FORKS, N.D — North Dakota hockey has another big test this weekend. The Hawks will head to the Buckeye State for their first conference matchup against Miami-Ohio. The Redhawks are red hot to start the year, winning four of their last five games. Their junior forward Gordie Green played a big role in this victories, scoring six goals this…

NDSU Wrestling Smokes Northern Illinois in Home Bout

The Bison won 35-4

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – No. 22-ranked North Dakota State won 9 of 10 matches and closed with a pair of falls from 197 Cordell Eaton and 285 Brandon Metz to finish off a hard-fought 35-4 win over Northern Illinois in a non-conference dual Thursday, Nov. 8, before 502 spectators in the Scheels Center at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex….

NDSU LB Cox Named to Buck Buchanan Award Watch List

The Buck Buchanan Award goes to the top defensive player in the FCS

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – North Dakota State linebacker Jabril Cox was added to the watch list for the STATS FCS Buck Buchanan Award on Thursday, Nov. 8. The award is presented annually to the top defensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision. Cox, a sophomore from Kansas City, Mo., currently ranks 10th in the FCS and leads the Missouri Valley…

Retired Vikings LB Greenway Visits Fargo Children’s Hospital

Greenway has had ties to Sanford Health since his early NFL playing days

Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway was in Fargo, N.D. Thursday. The retired 11-year NFL veteran visited Sanford Children’s Hospital to start off the day. Greenway is from South Dakota, where Sanford Health is headquartered. That tie is one of many reasons why he insists on visits to the hospitals. He says he loves brightening the kids’ days by bringing…