MOORHEAD, Minn — With previous head coach Chad Walthall retiring after 12 seasons and an NSIC Tournament title, Minnesota-State Moorhead has begun the process of finding the new face of the program. The search is led by a committee of six people all affiliated with the university working alongside interim athletic director Chad Markuson. The application opened Monday and stays…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota goaltender Zach Driscoll has signed a pro deal with the Toledo Walleye, the ECHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings. The contract is a tryout for the rest of the season. The fifth year senior was top two in the NCHC in wins, save percentage and goals against average. The record in net, an…
FARGO, N.D — Fargo south girls basketball coach Jason Smedshammer has announced his retirement. Smedshammer has been at the helm for 11 years and was an assistant before that since 1999. It ends a coaching career that started in 1988. Smedshammer -saw through the career of Adie Wagner, who is one of only six high school players in North Dakota…
FARGO, N.D. — After 14 years away from coaching a familiar face returns to the bench. Shanley has hired former North Dakota State College of Science head coach Craig Irwin. In eight seasons with NDSCS, Irwin recorded a 212-48 record, won 7 conference titles and 4 district titles. The announcement comes on the same day, his daughter, Tylee, plays for…
BROOKINGS, S.D — 145 games are the most games played in South Dakota state women’s basketball history that record belongs to Wahpeton’s Tylee Irwin along with being one of 39 players in the program to reach 1,000 points and that’s just the start of it. “If you would’ve told me I have five years of eligibility, played in multiple NCAA…
FARGO, N.D — Its Trevor Otterdahl’s last year as a thrower for NDSU and by thinking that way it’s brought success being named the Summit League’s indoor field athlete of the year. “I’ve had this mentality that I can’t fail this year,” Otterdahl said. “It’s more so just maintaining that mindset of going in and being successful in everything I…
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — Junior guard forward Ryan Cobbins goes to the SEC and Alabama. As a three year starter for the Bison, Cobbins was Summit League newcomer of the year and all-conference honorable mention averaging 10.5 points per game in that span. Her 11.4 points per game this season was second best behind backcourt mate Heaven Hamling. The Crimson Tide…
MORGANTOWN, W.V. — With intentions to play safety in his final year of eligibility, Jasir Cox has committed to West Virginia of the Big 12. Cox was Mr. Dependable at the outside linebacker spot for the Bison last season finishing third on the team with 58 tackles and three interceptions. As a two year starter, Cox played in 47 career…
GRAND FORKS, N.D — Standing 6-foot-8, weighing in at 312 pounds, and starting since his sophomore season, Matt Waletzko has body and body of work to draw interest from NFL scouts. He was one of the first selections to the senior bowl. With draft projections showing Waletzko to be taken as early as the 3rd round, yesterday was an opportunity…
FARGO, N.D — 29 NFL teams were on hand this morning to witness North Dakota state’s pro day. Defensive end Brayden Thomas, offensive lineman Cordell Volson, tight end Josh Babicz and receiver Christian Watson all looked to improve their Draft stock. Most eyes were on Watson, who is one of the fastest risers projected by pro football focus going from…
