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Brett Holinka named UND Football defensive coordinator

Former two-time all-conference selection for UND spent last season coaching OLBs
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. – With the departure of Eric Schmidt, University of North Dakota head football coach Bubba Schweigert announced Thursday that Brett Holinka has been named as the program’s new defensive coordinator. The former two-time all-conference selection during his playing days at North Dakota served as the school’s outside linebackers coach last season. “We are excited about Coach Holinka’s…
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NDSU Football Arrives in Frisco: Athletic Director Matt Larsen Interview

KVRR's Nick Couzin caught up with NDSU AD Matt Larsen after team's arrival in Frisco
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FRISCO, TX — North Dakota State football arrived to their team hotel in Frisco around 5:15 P.M. Wednesday night. The late arrival was due to an early morning practice in Fargo where the team said they wanted to be in an indoor, controlled environment before flying down. That’s something NDSU has done for the second year in a row. The…
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UND Hockey Focuses on NCHC Play After Finishing With Strong Non-conference Record

The Fighting Hawks went 9-1-1 against nonconference opponents this season
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — For the rest of the regular season, it is all about NCHC play for the University of North Dakota. The Fighting Hawks concluded their nonconference schedule this past weekend with a sweep over Alabama-Huntsville, making their nonconference record 9-1-1. That is the best it has been in five seasons under head coach Brady Berry. It’s something…
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Sheyenne’s Berg Wins High School Play of the Week

Berg's Dunk Against Wahpeton Wins HS POTW
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FARGO, N.D. — This week’s winner of the Chris High School Play of the Week is Sheyenne’s Blake Berg. Berg took home just over 60 percent of the votes. Berg went up for the two-handed jam in EDC play against Wahpeton. Congrats to Berg and the Mustangs for taking home this week’s win. Categories: High School, Play of the Week,…
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NDSU Football Ready For Familiar Championship Game Week

Bison Leave Wednesday for Frisco
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Its a phrase that has not been said for the last three weeks that can now be said, its game week. North Dakota State football leaves Wednesday afternoon for their Eighth FCS Championship appearance in the last nine seasons. Frisco, Texas and Toyota Stadium has become a place Bison fans and players are accustomed to being around this time in…
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Cowboys Hire Mike McCarthy as Head Coach

McCarthy interviewed over the weekend before the Cowboys had officially announced that Garrett wasn’t returning.
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DALLAS, TX — A person with direct knowledge of the agreement says the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy have reached a deal for the former Green Bay coach to succeed Jason Garrett. McCarthy interviewed over the weekend before the Cowboys had officially announced that Garrett wasn’t returning. Garrett had an expiring contract coming off a make-or-break season that ended with…
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UND Men’s and Women’s Basketball Improve to 2-0 in Summit League Play

Beat Purdue Fort-Wayne in Conference Home Opener
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota men’s and women’s basketball sealed off wins in Summit League conference play against Purdue Fort-Wayne. The men won 83-69 while the women’s team won 91-85. On the women’s side, career highs from guard Lily Kelpin who had 22 points on 6 of 8 from three point land. Forward Megan Zander also knotted 18. On…
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HS Basketball Roundup: Davies, Shanley Win

Davies beat Wahpeton; Shanley beat Fargo South
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FARGO, N.D — Friday night hoops action in the EDC. Davies Boys Basketball looked to remain perfect on the season against Wahpeton. Shanley Boys Basketball playing without their head coach and top assistant who both stepped down before the game against Fargo South. The Eagles beat the Huskies 77-38 while the Deacons went on the road and beat the Bruins…
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Coach of the Week: MSUM Women’s Basketball Caoch Karla Nelson

Dragons Coach Karla Nelson Talks 2019 Season
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FARGO, N.D. — Heading into Friday night’s game against Winona State, MSU-Moorhead Women’s Basketball sat at  10 and 3 on the season with just one loss in NSIC Conference play. The Dragons started out 6 and 0 before heading to the Oahu Classic in Hawaii and dropping their first two games of the year. Head coach Karla Nelson joined KVRR’s…
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NDSU Women’s Basketball Falls in Double OT to Western Illinois

Bison Lose to the Leathernecks 79-78 in Double OT
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FARGO, N.D. — (NDSU Athletics) A 3-pointer by Western Illinois with :13 left in double overtime gave the Leathernecks a 79-78 victory over the North Dakota State women’s basketball team Thursday night at the Scheels Center. It was the first double overtime game for the Bison in nearly four years. The Bison dropped to 3-11 overall and 0-2 in the…