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Koep Shining in Two-Way Role for Bison Baseball

Koep leads the team in home runs and has only allowed four earned runs in 12 innings pitched.

FARGO, N.D. — The Bison baseball team was out at Newman Outdoor Field doing some prep work Wednesday afternoon. Twenty-three games in, and the team has not been able to play any home games. The schedule has them set to host Valley City State on Tuesday after a series against South Dakota State this weekend. NDSU is 6-6 in Summit…

NDSU’s Olson Implementing Changes to Linebacker Group

Olson returns to NDSU after playing for Bison from 2010-2013

FARGO, N.D. — Grant Olson is the new face behind the North Dakota State linebacking corps. He’s not exactly a new face after his time playing with North Dakota State, but now he can put his own touch on the position group. Current linebacker Jabril Cox is getting more reps at the Will linebacker position, while converted safety Jaxon Brown…

Moorhead’s Hegg Becomes Finalist for HS Play of the Winter

KVRR is bracketing off the top high school plays from the winter

FARGO, N.D. — The KVRR Sports team is celebrating the top plays of the winter, presented by Chris Heise. Last week, Grant Slukynsky became a finalist for his great play for Warroad boys hockey. This week, Moorhead’s Quentin Hegg joins Slukynsky by stealing the rock going behind the back to beat the defender and finishing the layup. The final vote for the…

Grant Olson Brings Experience as Former Bison Player to First Season as NDSU Linebackers Coach

Olson spent the last two seasons as Indiana State's Linebacker coach

FARGO, N.D. — Grant Olson is back at his alma mater coaching the linebackers. “Being back in the bubble, being back in the same meeting rooms that I had meetings in, the same practice fields, same locker room, I’m very comfortable and confident,” Olson said. “I enjoy being back.” Olson’s message to his players is twofold. “Understanding the guys who…

Fargo Force Finish Series Sweep Against USA

The Force defeated USA 3-1

FARGO, N.D — Fargo Force held off Team USA for the second night in a row with a 3-1 victory at home. Both teams started the game off slow with a scoreless first period. Mike Kesselring and Jeremy Davidson would score in the second to give the Force a 2-1 lead before the final period. AJ Drobot would add one…

AJ Blazek Brings one-on-one Attention to First Season as NDSU O-Line Coach

Blazek comes to the Bison after three years as Rutgers' offensive line coach

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football is one-third of the way through its spring practices. You might think the team will have a different look in the 2019 season with only seven returning starters, a new head coach and five brand new members of the coaching staff. But, they are trying to keep the same look the same. The…

Play of the Winter Nominees Pt. 2

VOTE FOR THE PLAY OF THE WINTER IN THIS SEMIFINAL ROUND

  FARGO, N.D. — The KVRR sports team is celebrating the top plays of the winter, presented by Chris Heise. Last week, Grant Slukynsky became a finalist for his great play for Warroad boys hockey. This week’s nominees feature a pair of plays from the hardwood. Moorhead’s Quentin Hegg stole the rock and went behind the back to beat the defender…

Force Win Crucial Game For Playoff Standings

Force Beat Team USA U-17 4-2

FARGO, N.D.– The Fargo Force entered tonight’s final home series tied for fourth in the Western Conference standings.  The fourth seed represents home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Tyler Johnson was in net for the Force. Team USA had the first chance of  the game.  Hunter Strand gave them the early lead, 1-0. Force came storming back….

NDSU Softball To Test Itself In Seattle Tournament

The Bison will play four games in the Seattle University Tournament

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU got off to a strong start in conference play over the past couple of weeks, starting out with a 6-0 record against summit league opponents. The team shifts gears this weekend, however, when they travel to Washington to play in the Seattle University Tournament. This gives NDSUa chance to step out of its comfort zone and play…

Force Working for Home-Ice Advantage in First Round of Playoffs

The Force are tied with Des Moines for the four-seed in the Western Conference

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Force clinched a playoff spot last weekend, but there is still a lot of importance in the final three regular-season games. Currently, the team is tied with Des Moines for fourth place in the Western Conference, but the Force have one fewer game to play. If Fargo can finish ahead of the Buccaneers, they will…