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HS Football: Sheyenne Holds On To Beat Bismarck Legacy in Quarterfinal Matchup

Zach Rodgers finished with two interceptions en route to the Sheyenne victory
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FARGO, N.D. — The Sheyenne Mustangs entered the North Dakota AAA state tournament as the number one seed in the East for the first time in the program’s history. The Mustangs went on to keep their season alive on Friday after beating Bismarck Legacy 28-21. Zach Rodgers finished with two interceptions en route to the Sheyenne victory. The team says…
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North Dakota Men’s and Women’s Basketball Fine-Tuning Little Details Ahead of 2019 Season

After a combined 24-38 record last year, North Dakota's men's and women's basketball teams are turning the tables
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — After a combined 24-38 record last year, North Dakota’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are turning the tables heading into this year. Both programs spent the offseason taking a long look in the mirror, reevaluating 2018’s shortcomings. Those months of self-reflection have led to a lot of in-house adjustments, including improving the team culture and paying…
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North Dakota Isn’t ‘Overplaying It’s Hand’ in Las Vegas HOF Game

In spite of it taking place in Sin City, being the Hall of Fame game and against rival, Minnesota, the Hawks are staying focused
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Despite the headlines and the hoopla, North Dakota hockey is making sure it doesn’t overplay its hand this Saturday in Las Vegas. In spite of it taking place in Sin City, being the Hall of Fame game and against rival, Minnesota, the Hawks are making sure they’re staying focused on the task at hand. Head coach…
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Sheyenne Football Gearing Up For The Postseason

It is Sheyenne's first time as the top seed in the East Region
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WEST FARGO, N.D. –The Sheyenne Mustangs are the number one ranked team in the region for the first time. For them, the ranking is just a number. Their goal for this postseason? Just play their game. “We just want to go out there and play as hard as we can,” Mustangs head coach Jeremy Newton said. “Everyone has a 0-0…
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UND Hockey Faces Fifth-Ranked Minnesota in HOF Game in Las Vegas

THE TWO PROGRAMS HAVE ONE OF THE OLDEST RIVALRIES IN ALL OF COLLEGE HOCKEY, DATING BACK TO THE 1940'S
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND hockey is rolling the dice in Las Vegas against Minnesota this weekend, but the Hawks will need much more than luck against this storied rival. UND gets just one shot at the fifth-ranked Gophers, and with that they know there’s much more at stake. “For me being from Minnesota and growing up in that area,…
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UND’s Lexi Klabo Named to Cheryl Miller Award Watch List

Klabo is one of three players from a mid-major school represented on the list
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (UND Athletics) —  University of North Dakota senior forward Lexi Klabo was named to the 2019 Cheryl Miller Award Watch List, announced Wednesday by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The preseason list is comprised of 20 players that are among the best at their position in all of NCAA Division I…

Vikings’ Everson Griffen returns to practice, takes ‘full responsibility’ for actions

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EAGAN, Minn. (KMSP) – Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen is back at practice after taking time off for personal issues. Griffen returned to TCO Performance Center on Wednesday and participated in drills. Griffen has not played in a game since the Vikings tied the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. In September, Griffen was taken to a local hospital in protective custody for an evaluation following incidents at the Hotel Ivy in…
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HS Foootball: Moorhead Keeps Season Alive with Section Playoff Win

Spuds beat Sartell-SS 41-6 Tuesday Night
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Spuds are moving on to 8AAAAA semifinals after a win Tuesday night over Sartell-St. Stephens, 41-6. The Spuds had a 14-0 lead at halftime after two rushing touchdowns from Riley Schock. The offense continued to pour it on in the second half. Next up for Moorhead, Bemidiji High School. That game will be played at…
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NDSU Volleyball Rallies to Victory at Pink-Out Game

The Bison trailed 2-0 before beating Oral Roberts in five sets
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FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – North Dakota State rallied from a two-set deficit to defeat Oral Roberts 3-2 (23-25, 18-25, 29-27, 25-18, 15-10) in a Summit League volleyball match played Tuesday, Oct. 23, before 546 at the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse. NDSU (6-16, 4-7 SL) won in five sets for the first time in four tries this season and stopped a…
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NDSU FB Preparing for a Streveler-less South Dakota Team

The former USD signal-caller graduated after last season.
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FARGO, N.D. — On Saturday, North Dakota State football makes its first trip to the Mount Rushmore State since losing to South Dakota State last season. This weekend, the Bison are facing South Dakota. The Coyotes have dropped off a bit this season compared to the last few years. Much of that has to do with the graduation of quarterback…