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NDSU Baseball’s Loven Throws Complete Game in Win over Omaha

Bison beat the Mavericks, 3-2

FARGO, N.D. –  (NDSU Athletics) The North Dakota State baseball team used timely hitting and a complete game performance from freshman Max Loven on the mound to beat Summit League leading Omaha 3-2 Saturday afternoon at Newman Outdoor Field. It was the first victory of the year against the Mavericks, as the Bison improved to 14-21 overall and 11-12 in…

Devils Lake Takes Care of Business Against Wahpeton

The Firebirds defeated the Huskies 3-2, 4-1 in Saturday's Doubleheader

WAHPETON, N.D. — Devils Lake traveled south to take on Wahpeton in a doubleheader on Saturday and finished the day by adding two more wins to its record. In game one, the Huskies kept it close, but the Firebirds were able to escape with the 3-2 win. Things were close early on in game two. Devils Lake scored three runs…

Ninth-Inning Run Propels Omaha Past NDSU

The Bison fall in the series opener 3-2

FARGO, N.D. – Omaha scored the winning run on a two-out, full count bases loaded walk in the top of the ninth inning on Friday night, as the Summit League leading Mavericks beat the North Dakota State baseball team 3-2 at Newman Outdoor Field. It was the second time this season the Bison have dropped a game on a full…

Coach of the Week: RedHawks Manager Jim Bennett

Bennett is taking over in his first season with the RedHawks

FARGO, N.D. — Jim Bennett is gearing up for his first season as the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks manager. Bennett replaces Michael Schlact, who accepting a job as a pitching coach for a Milwaukee Brewers minor league affiliate. He has been coaching since 1992 for various squads, most recently in the Australian Baseball League. Bennett is the KVRR Coach of the Week….

Play of the Week Nominees: May 3

Shanley, West Fargo Battle for POTW

FARGO, N.D. — Shanley Girls Soccer gets its third nominee of the spring season. The Deacons have been absolutely dominating this year. The team is undefeated and has not allowed a goal. Their nominee comes from the West Fargo game last Tuesday night. Elsa Wambach assists Hannah Hansen for the goal who nets it into the upper ninety. The second…

Moton’s Decision to Switch Sports Pays Off at NDSU

The Bison Thrower played Basketball at UND last Season

FARGO, N.D. — There is no doubt that Akealy Moton has always been an athlete. The question was never if she’d play sports in college, but which sport was right her. “I always grew up with basketball, just cause of my parents – not just because of them, I also loved basketball too at the time,” Moton said. “But figuring out…

HS Roundup: Baseball Highlights

West Fargo, Mandan, Fargo North Come up with wins on Friday Night

FARGO, N.D. — There was plenty of Friday night baseball around town this week. West Fargo played in a doubleheader against Mandan. In game one, Packers fell behind 7-0. They would go on to score three runs to try to fight their way back before eventually falling 7-3 to the Braves. Game two was a different story. This time it…

HS Roundup: Softball Highlights

Fargo North, Shanley got the wins

FARGO, N.D. — Two local softball teams added to their win columns on Friday night. Shanley came back from behind to take get the 10-6 win over Devils Lake. Fargo North played in a doubleheader at home against Mandan. They won a close contest 5-4 in the first matchup. They handled things a little easier in the second game. They…

RB Oliveira Selected 14th Overall in CFL Draft

The former UND running back was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — It doesn’t quite have the same pomp as the NFL Draft, but the Canadian Football League started its draft today. Former UND running back Brady Oliveira was selected 14th overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Oliveira himself is from Winnipeg. He rushed for nearly 3,000 yards in his collegiate career, which is especially impressive considering he…

Otterdahl, Leddy Take Top Honors at Fifth-Annual Bison Green & Gold Gala

Student Athletes celebrated Bison athletics at the Fargo Theather

FARGO, N.D. — It was a special evening for NDSU athletics as the school honored its student-athletes at the fifth annual Green and Gold Gala. Members of every team got a chance to change out of their uniforms and come out to the Fargo Theatre to celebrate Bison athletics. They walked the green carpet and had their photos taken before heading…