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KVRR Roundtable: NDSU Welcomes in 10th-Ranked Leathernecks

Bison gear up for 2nd consecutive top-ten matchup.

FARGO, N.D. — Second-ranked NDSU football continues to its toughest part of its schedule this Saturday. The herd host tenth-ranked Western Illinois at the FargoDome. The Bison defeated ranked opponent last week in Youngstown State. The KVRR Sports team analyzes what the herd need to do to come out with a victory this weekend over the Leathernecks. Categories: College, KVRR…

Coach of the Week: West Fargo Football’s Jay Gibson

Gibson and the Packers went 9-0 during the regular season

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Jay Gibson and the West Fargo Packers have been snake bitten in the AAA State Playoffs in North Dakota. The team got stuck in the semifinals each of the last two seasons despite holding the No. 1 seed. This year, Gibson says things are different. Watch the interview to see KVRR Sports Director Keith Albertson’s interview…

NDSU Tip-Off: Tyson Ward Wows Judges in Dunk Contest

The men and women's basketball team participated in a series of contests including a three-point competition, a skills contest, and a dunking competition

FARGO, N.D. — College basketball season is inching ever closer, despite what the warmer weather may allude to. Tonight NDSU held its inaugural tip-off celebration to remind us all that the season opener is right around the corner. Tonight’s event put NDSU ‘s athletes to the test. The men and women’s basketball team participated in a series of contests including a…

Force Close Homestand with 2-1 Loss to Sioux Falls

The Force fall to 1-2-1-1 on the season

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Force only managed one goal on 44 shots against Sioux Falls on Thursday night as they were dealt their fourth loss in five games. Sioux Falls scored on a 2-on-1 breakaway in the first period to go up 1-0 and never trailed. Fargo is on the road for the next four games with a series…

Sweeps Becoming the New Normal for NDSU at Home

Six of the Bison's 10 home matches have resulted in 3-0 wins

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State volleyball has found a rhythm, especially at home. With one game left in a four-game homestand, the Bison have won every set, recording three sweeps in the process. NDSU is 9-1 at the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse in 2017, and six of those nine wins have come by a score of 3-0. Head coach Jennifer…

MN Prep Football Roundup: Spuds Get Bounce-Back Win

Fergus Falls wins 3rd straight Midwest District Red Division

MOORHEAD, Minn. — In the final week of the regular season for Minnesota high school football the Moorhead Spuds were looking for a bounce back victory after falling at home last Friday. The Spuds got just that against Alexandria 47-20. Moorhead running back Otis Weah rushed for 177 yards and had three touchdowns on the ground. He also had 81…

ND Prep Football Roundup: Sheyenne Clinches 2nd-Seed in East

West Fargo finishes regular season undefeated.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Class AAA regular season came to a close on Wednesday night. The West Fargo Packers locked up the top seed a couple weeks ago. The Packers downed Fargo Davies 48-8 in their final game of the regular season to finish undefeated. At Sheyenne there was a battle for the second seed in the east. The Mustangs…

Rink Report: Gophers and Fighting Hawks Renew Rivalry at the Ralph

This is the first time the Golden Gophers will make the trek to Grand Forks since 2012

GRAND FORKS, N.D. —  The Fighting Hawks are welcoming back an old rival to the Ralph Engelstad Arena this weekend when UND hosts the University of Minnesota. This is the first time the Golden Gophers will make the trek to Grand Forks since 2012. Although it’s been a few years, the hawks say both their team, and the entire UND…

NDSU Hoping to Slow Down Western Illinois’ Passing Game

The Bison allow the fewest passing yards in the country.

FARGO, N.D. — At 6-0 on the season, North Dakota State football has plenty of strengths. The Bison allow the fewest passing yards in the country at 109 per game. No. 10 Western Illinois is in town on Saturday with the goal of putting up a lopsided figure in that category. The Leathernecks are third in the Missouri Valley Football…

UND Athletic Director Brian Faison Retiring on Dec. 31

Faison oversaw 14 regular-season conference titles and a men's hockey national championship in his 10 years as A.D.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — There are only two-and-a-half months left in the Brian Faison era of UND athletics. Tuesday morning, Faison announced his plan to retire as Athletic Director at the end of the year. Ten years ago when he took over as the A.D. the athletics department looked very different. 14 regular-season conference title banners now hang at UND that…