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Bison Baseball Walks its way to Victory

Luke Lind strikes out 8 in NDSU win.

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – Senior Luke Lind pitched seven strong innings and tied his career-high with eight strikeouts, and freshman Bennett Hostetler went 3-for-3 at the plate to help the North Dakota State University baseball team defeat South Dakota State, 4-1, in the opening game of a three-game Summit League series Friday, April 7, at Newman Outdoor Field. With the victory,…

High School Softball: Packers and Mustangs Homer their way to Wins

West Fargo scores 14 unanswered runs in victory.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Both West Fargo schools in action Friday evening on the softball diamond. West Fargo Packers swept Valley City in double headers by final scores of 13-0, and 15-3. Torrance Nichols-Kraft hit a three-run Home Run in game two to help the Packers down the Hi-Liners. Across town the West Fargo Sheyenne Mustangs defeated Shanley-Oak Grove Deacons…

Coach of the Week: UND Football’s Bubba Schweigert

Schweigert led the Fighting Hawks to their first FCS Playoff appearance in 2016

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The University of North Dakota football coach Bubba Schweigert is the KVRR Coach of the Week. The Fighting Hawks are in their final week of spring practice, with their spring game on April 14, and they are coming off their first trip to the FCS Playoffs. KVRR Sports Director Keith Albertson and Schweigert discuss spring practice…

HS Baseball Roundup: Pugliano’s 11 Strikeouts lead South to Victory

South, West Fargo, North pick up victories.

FARGO, N.D. — Thursday was jam packed with high school baseball action as many area teams played in their home openers. The Fargo South Bruins picked up an 8-0 win over Valley City. Senior Andy Pugliano threw a complete game 1-hitter for the Bruins. He also struck out 11 Hi-Liner hitters. In other action, West Fargo defeated Wahpeton twice in…

Shanley/Oak Grove Softball Wins Slugfest over South

Shanley/Oak Grove Picks up road win at Fargo South.

FARGO, N.D. — High school softball back in action as it warms up in Fargo. Shanley/Oak Grove came up with a 12-10 victory over Fargo South Thursday. Shanley/Oak Grove will be back in action on Friday at West Fargo Sheyenne. Fargo South will be back on the field on Tuesday the 11th at Grand Forks Red River. Categories: High School,…

Tough Non-Conference Schedule Prepares NDSU Softball for Summit League

Bison Host IUPUI in a series beginning on Saturday

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State softball (15-21, 3-0 SL) is scheduled to host IUPUI (13-20, 3-0 SL) for the Bison’s first home series of the season. The Bison have won four in a row, including a series against Fort Wayne to kick off Summit League Play. At times, NDSU’s offense has struggled to get going, but head coach Darren…

UND Softball Sweeps Home Openers against SDSU

Fighting Hawks Win 6-0 and 4-3

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics) – Strong pitching paved the way for the North Dakota softball team in its home-opening sweep against South Dakota State, as the Fighting Hawks earned 6-0 and 4-3 victories over the Jackrabbits on Wednesday afternoon at the Apollo Sports Complex. Redshirt-junior Kaylin VanDomelen set the tone in the first game of the day, striking out…

NDSU Baseball Comes From Behind for Home-Opener Win

Bison rally back from down 3-0 to take down Minot State 7-4

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – The North Dakota State University baseball team rallied from an early three-run deficit to defeat the Minot State University Beavers, 7-4, in the 2017 home opener Wednesday, April 5, at Newman Outdoor Field. With the victory, the Bison improve to 12-16 overall while the Beavers drop to 14-8 on the season. Senior Ben Petersen went 3-for-4…

MSUM Softball Swept by UMD at Home

Dragon lose 8-1 and 5-3 Tuesday afternoon

MOORHEAD, Minn. (MSUM Athletics) – The Minnesota State University Moorhead softball team dropped a doubleheader to Minnesota Duluth on Tuesday, dropping 8-1 and 5-3 contests at the MSUM Softball Field. MSUM is 7-18 overall and 2-6 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference while UMD improved to 23-9 overall and 7-1 in the league. “We need to be consistent in all…

Fargo Force Clinch Playoffs with Blowout Win

Fargo beats Sioux City 6-1 Tuesday night

FARGO, N.D. (Fargo Force) — Fargo took on the visiting Sioux City Musketeers Tuesday night at Scheels Arena, sitting just one point away from clinching a spot in the 2017 playoffs. Sioux City came into Scheels Arena riding a seven-game winning streak and winning nine of their last ten games. Jack Adams would open the scoring for the Force, scoring…