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Early Scoring Helps NDSU Softball Get Past South Dakota State

The Bison scored four runs in the first inning to win 6-3

  FARGO, N.D. — The top-seeded NDSU softball team made it a point of emphasis to come out of the gates strong in their first Summit League Tournament game. After a 1-2-3 inning from ace KK Leddy, the Bison gave her four runs of support in the bottom of the first, three of which came in on a home run…

UND Softball Falls to SDSU in First Round of Summit League Tournament

The Fighting Hawks dropped a 4-2 game to the Jackrabbits

FARGO, N.D. — A tetrad of runs in the early innings boosted No. 4 seed South Dakota State to a 4-2 win over No. 5 seed North Dakota in the opening game of the Summit League Softball Championships on Wednesday afternoon in Fargo. UND (22-34) threatened in the final trio of frames, but could not complete the comeback as the Jackrabbits…

NDSU’s Leddy Named Summit League Female Athlete of the Month

Leddy allowed just five earned runs in 48 innings through the month of April

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (NDSU Athletics) — North Dakota State softball pitcher KK Leddy was recognized as the Female Athlete of the Month for the first time in her career after the senior put together an impressive April to help the Bison clinch their eighth Summit League regular season title. Leddy excelled throughout the month of April, helping the Bison to…

RedHawks Feel at Home with Coaches Despite New Manager

Anthony Renz and Chris Coste are back as FM RedHawks assistants

FARGO, N.D. — On Wednesday, the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks have their first exhibition game to open up the 2019 season. It will be the first contest with Jim Bennett as manager. Every new locker room has a new dynamic, and that’s especially true when you have a new head coach. But although this is Bennett’s first year as manager, the supporting…

NDSU Baseball Handles Concordia 10-2

Bison winners of three in a row

FARGO, N.D. – (NDSU Athletics) The North Dakota State baseball team scored four runs in both the first and third innings in a 10-2 victory over Concordia College Monday night at Newman Outdoor Field. It was the third-straight win for the Bison, playing their fourth game in the last four days. NDSU improved to 16-21 overall, while the Cobbers ended…

Shanley’s Hansen Takes Home HS Play of the Week

Hansen's Goal was part of a 7-0 win over West Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — This week’s winner of the DJ Colter High School Play of the Week is Shanley’s Hannah Hansen. Her goal was part of seven on the night for the Deacons in a win over West Fargo. Congrats to Hansen and Shanley Girls Soccer for being first time winners this spring.   Categories: High School, Play of the Week,…

Summit League Softball Tournament Bracket Released

NDSU is number one overall seed

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – (Summit League Public Relations) The Summit League announced the 2019 softball championship bracket Sunday afternoon, with North Dakota State earning the No. 1 seed following its eighth league title and seventh in the last eight years. The six-team tournament will be played May 8-11 at Tharaldson Park at the Ellig Sports Complex in Fargo, N.D. First…

Former NDSU Wideout Shepherd Signed By Green Bay Packers

Packers signed Shepherd after Rookie Mini-Camp

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Former North Dakota State receiver Darrius Shepherd did not hear his name called in seven rounds of the NFL Draft, however, Shepherd did receive a mini camp invite with the Green Bay Packers in the hours following. He impressed and Monday was signed to a contract. The Packers had two roster spots open to fill after…

NDSU Baseball Walks Off Omaha to Take Series

Bison beat the Mavericks 2-1 in 13 innings

FARGO, N.D. – (NDSU Athletics) North Dakota State senior Sean Noel hit a single through the right side in the bottom of the 13th inning Sunday afternoon to bring in Peter Brookshaw for a 2-1 Bison victory over Omaha in a 13 inning thriller. All three games of the weekend series were determined by one run, as the NDSU baseball…