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NDSU LB Cox Defies Youth, Uses Experience to Help Younger Players

Jabril Cox led North Dakota State in tackles as a true freshman

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State linebacker Jabril Cox has not completed his first year of college, but he is already using his experience to help out younger players in spring practice. Cox led the team in tackles as a true freshman, and he says he put on eight pounds of muscle so far this offseason. Even though he is…

Beatty’s Offense Coming at Right Times for NDSU Softball

The senior leads the team with a .397 batting average

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State softball has had some clutch offense as part of its eight-game winning streak. Senior Bre Beatty has contributed plenty of times at the dish, with a team-leading .397 batting average and 14 extra-base hits. “She’s hitting the ball really well,” senior pitcher Jax Sertic said. “I think it says a lot to her character,…

Forward Fallyn Freije Intends to Transfer from UND Women’s Basketball Program

Freije was second on the team in points and rebounds last season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND Forward Fallyn Freije intends to transfer from the school, the university announced Thursday night. “We wish Fallyn the best in her future endeavors,” head coach Travis Brewster said in a statement released by the team. “She helped lead us to two postseason runs, including a regular season Big Sky championship last year. We thank her…

College Football: MSUM Quarterbacks Stir Up Some Healthy Competition

Junior Bryce Meehl and Sophomore Jakup Sinani are competing for the starting quarterback role

MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM football players laced up their cleats this evening for their first day of practice, and they did so without the likes of Demetrius Carr, the Dragons former gunslinger. Without Carr, there will have to be a new driver steering the squad. That spot, according to head coach Steve Laqua, is up grabs. Junior Bryce Meehl and…

Rink Report: UND Hopeful to Return to NCAA Tournament in 2018-2019

The Fighting Hawks miss the NCAA tournament for the first time in 16 years

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Tune into any UND hockey game over the last two decades and it probably came as no surprise seeing the green and white prevail. In fact it was even more shocking to see the Fighting Hawks miss the NCAA tournament for the first time in 16 years. “If you look back at the year this year…

NDSU Softball’s Success in Close Games Key for Eight-Game Win Streak

The Bison have won six games by one run

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State softball has kept things interesting throughout much of its eight-game winning streak. The Bison mashed together three consecutive wins by one run in the middle of the stretch, and six of their 17 wins on the year have been by that margin. “I think it shows how much we’ve developed from last year, because…

NDSU QB Stick Using Past Experiences to Help Potential Successors’ Development

Stick is drawing on his experiences from backing up Carson Wentz

FARGO, N.D. — The first day of spring practice for North Dakota State football went as expected. Many of the veteran players were limited, including senior quarterback Easton Stick. But, Stick was still playing a prominent role on Wednesday, working with the two redshirt freshmen who are battling to be his backup and eventual successor. Stick was a redshirt freshman…

College Hockey: UND’s Christian Wolanin Scores NHL Contract

Wolanin signed a two-year contract with the Ottawa Senators

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Just four days after performing under the bright lights for the University of North Dakota, Christian Wolanin is heading to an even bigger stage. The North Dakota defenseman scored himself a two-year contract with the Ottawa Senators and will join the team immediately. Wolanin scored 12 goals and 23 assists in 40 games with the Hawks…

NDSU Football Experimenting with New Format for Spring Practices

The Bison will not have a Spring Game this year

FARGO, N.D. — Things look a little different this spring for NDSU practices. The NCAA allows 15 spring practices, and in the past that has consisted of 14 workouts and a spring game. This year, North Dakota State is eschewing the scrimmage for a more open format. “We’ll try to do some situational football,” head coach Chris Klieman said. “We…

Meyers’ Hot Streak Creating Plenty of Offense for Force

Fargo Force are 6-1 during Meyers' seven-game goal streak.

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Force found plenty of offense in their sweep of the Dubuque Fighting Saints last weekend. The Force downed the Fighting Saints 3-1 on Friday night and 5-1 on Saturday. Three of the team’s eight goals came from forward Ben Meyers. Meyers has scored in seven-consecutive games for the Force, nine times to be exact. The…