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UND Football Wants Fast Start Against Montana State

Fighting Hawks averaging just two points in the first quarter of games this season.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Fighting Hawks football returns to the Alerus Center to begin Big Sky play this Saturday. UND is looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss in South Dakota. The Hawks really struggled to get things going to begin the game getting shut out in the first half. The team is averaging two points per game in the…

NDSU LB Dan Marlette Working Hard to Fill in for Injured DeLuca

Marlette will make his first start inside the FargoDome

FARGO, N.D. — When North Dakota State star linebacker Nick DeLuca went down with an injury, it opened the door for another player to make his moves. Junior Dan Marlette made five tackles and forced a fumble against No. 7 Eastern Washington last week, and now he’s looking forward to his first start at home. “It means a lot to…

UND Picked Third in NCHC Preseason Poll, DU Unanimous Favorite

Denver Unanimous pick to win the NCHC.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (NCHC Hockey) – Returning the majority of last season’s national championship team, the Denver Pioneers were unanimously selected by the media as the favorite to capture the 2017-18 Julie and Spencer Penrose Memorial Cup, awarded to the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) regular-season champion, for a second straight year. DU topped the 2017-18 NCHC Preseason Poll, which was unveiled…

UND Football Looks to Turn Things Around in Big Sky Play

Fighting Hawks fell to 1-2 on the year after a loss to South Dakota

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND football is down a few slots in the latest stats poll. No surprise there after Saturday’s rough showing in Vermilion against South Dakota. The Hawks failed to generate offense falling behind 31-0 at halftime. Penalties a clear concern for the North Dakota after that loss to USD. They dropped nine spots in the Coaches Poll. But…

Thompson’s Overby Grabs HS Play of the Week

Overby made a touchdown catch to earn the most votes in the DJ Colter-Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week

THOMPSON, N.D. — Hayden Overby is the winner of the DJ Colter-Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week. Overby made a great touchdown snag before an acrobatic play to keep his feet in bounds for Thompson. The play beat out a touchdown run from Fargo North, receiving the most combined votes between the Twitter poll and the KVRR.com poll….

Zimmer unsure when Bradford will be ready to go

The Vikings coach says Bradford will play when he's ready

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings offense did not fare well without Sam Bradford at quarterback. Head coach Mike Zimmer is not prepared to say if Bradford will play this weekend against Tampa Bay. “He feels better today,” Zimmer said of Bradford. “I anticipate that when he’s ready to practice and when he’s ready to play, he’ll play. Honestly,…

NDSU LB Nick DeLuca out for Saturday’s Game with Meniscus Injury

There is no timetable for DeLuca's return

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State will have to play without senior linebacker Nick DeLuca for the second consecutive game this weekend. Bison head coach Chris Klieman announced that DeLuca tore his meniscus, which is what kept him out of the game against Eastern Washington. “We’re optimistic that he’s going to play at some point,” Klieman said. “He’s not going…

USD’s Streveler Stifles Fighting Hawks Defense

QB Chris Streveler accounted for over 300 yards of offense against UND.

VERMILLION, S.D. — One of the keys for the Hawks to come out victorious Saturday’s match up was to shut down quarterback Chris Streveler. Unfortunately, that was not the case though as Streveler rushed for more than 60 yards and put another 290 through the air. The Hawks’ defense was just no match for him as the entire South Dakota offense…

NDSU Volleyball: The Bison Come Out On Top In FAU Invitational

NDSU improves to 9-3 on the season

BOCA RATON, Fla. (NDSU Athletics) — North Dakota State rattled off three straight points on a pair of kills from Bella Lien and another from Gelzinyte to take the set and a 2-1 lead in the match. NDSU outhit Florida Atlantic .188 to .157 in the match and held a 12-7 advantage in team blocks. Emily Halveson and Allie Mauch…

Valley City State Brings Home Paint Bucket Trophy in 43-13 Victory Over Jamestown

Jamestown falls to 0-4 on the season

VALLEY CITY, N.D.– Jalen Pfeifer completed 21-of-25 passes for 270 yards and three touchdowns while running for 59 yards and another score as the Valley City State University Vikings defeated the University of Jamestown 43-13 in the 118th meeting between the schools. The win also brought the Paint Bucket Trophy back to Valley City and gives Vikings a 40-30 edge…