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North Dakota Men’s and Women’s Basketball Fine-Tuning Little Details Ahead of 2019 Season

After a combined 24-38 record last year, North Dakota's men's and women's basketball teams are turning the tables
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — After a combined 24-38 record last year, North Dakota’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are turning the tables heading into this year. Both programs spent the offseason taking a long look in the mirror, reevaluating 2018’s shortcomings. Those months of self-reflection have led to a lot of in-house adjustments, including improving the team culture and paying…
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Sheyenne Football Gearing Up For The Postseason

It is Sheyenne's first time as the top seed in the East Region
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WEST FARGO, N.D. –The Sheyenne Mustangs are the number one ranked team in the region for the first time. For them, the ranking is just a number. Their goal for this postseason? Just play their game. “We just want to go out there and play as hard as we can,” Mustangs head coach Jeremy Newton said. “Everyone has a 0-0…
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UND Hockey Faces Fifth-Ranked Minnesota in HOF Game in Las Vegas

THE TWO PROGRAMS HAVE ONE OF THE OLDEST RIVALRIES IN ALL OF COLLEGE HOCKEY, DATING BACK TO THE 1940'S
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND hockey is rolling the dice in Las Vegas against Minnesota this weekend, but the Hawks will need much more than luck against this storied rival. UND gets just one shot at the fifth-ranked Gophers, and with that they know there’s much more at stake. “For me being from Minnesota and growing up in that area,…
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UND’s Lexi Klabo Named to Cheryl Miller Award Watch List

Klabo is one of three players from a mid-major school represented on the list
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (UND Athletics) —  University of North Dakota senior forward Lexi Klabo was named to the 2019 Cheryl Miller Award Watch List, announced Wednesday by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The preseason list is comprised of 20 players that are among the best at their position in all of NCAA Division I…
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HS Foootball: Moorhead Keeps Season Alive with Section Playoff Win

Spuds beat Sartell-SS 41-6 Tuesday Night
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Spuds are moving on to 8AAAAA semifinals after a win Tuesday night over Sartell-St. Stephens, 41-6. The Spuds had a 14-0 lead at halftime after two rushing touchdowns from Riley Schock. The offense continued to pour it on in the second half. Next up for Moorhead, Bemidiji High School. That game will be played at…
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NDSU Volleyball Rallies to Victory at Pink-Out Game

The Bison trailed 2-0 before beating Oral Roberts in five sets
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FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – North Dakota State rallied from a two-set deficit to defeat Oral Roberts 3-2 (23-25, 18-25, 29-27, 25-18, 15-10) in a Summit League volleyball match played Tuesday, Oct. 23, before 546 at the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse. NDSU (6-16, 4-7 SL) won in five sets for the first time in four tries this season and stopped a…
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NDSU FB Preparing for a Streveler-less South Dakota Team

The former USD signal-caller graduated after last season.
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FARGO, N.D. — On Saturday, North Dakota State football makes its first trip to the Mount Rushmore State since losing to South Dakota State last season. This weekend, the Bison are facing South Dakota. The Coyotes have dropped off a bit this season compared to the last few years. Much of that has to do with the graduation of quarterback…
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Former NDSU LB DeLuca Promoted to Jaguars 53-Man Roster

Jamaal Charles was released to make room for DeLuca
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Former North Dakota State linebacker Nick DeLuca has been promoted to the Jacksonville Jaguars active roster. The Jags made room for him by releasing running back Jamaal Charles. DeLuca originally signed with Tennessee as an undrafted free agent, and the team tried transitioning him to tight end. He was then waived and picked up by Jacksonville, where he had been…
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Run Game Crucial for UND Against Weber State

Weber State gives up 133 yards on the ground
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GRAND FORKS N.D. — UND faces a top–five opponent this weekend, Weber State. Defensively, the Wildcats give up 133 yards per game on the ground. Last week, the Fighting Hawks rushed for 480 yards. For the Fighting Hawks to come out on top Saturday, continuing to run the ball at a high rate is a key. “Running the football is going…
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Red Zone Conversions Key in NDSU’s Undefeated Start

The Bison have scored on 27 of 30 trips to the red zone
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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State has come out on top in its last 13 games, dating back to last season. If there’s one thing theBison have been especially good at this year – and really for the better part of the last decade – it has been their ability to capitalize. The Bison scored four touchdowns in five red-zone…