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NDSU Tip-Off: Tyson Ward Wows Judges in Dunk Contest

The men and women's basketball team participated in a series of contests including a three-point competition, a skills contest, and a dunking competition
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FARGO, N.D. — College basketball season is inching ever closer, despite what the warmer weather may allude to. Tonight NDSU held its inaugural tip-off celebration to remind us all that the season opener is right around the corner. Tonight’s event put NDSU ‘s athletes to the test. The men and women’s basketball team participated in a series of contests including a…
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Force Close Homestand with 2-1 Loss to Sioux Falls

The Force fall to 1-2-1-1 on the season
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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Force only managed one goal on 44 shots against Sioux Falls on Thursday night as they were dealt their fourth loss in five games. Sioux Falls scored on a 2-on-1 breakaway in the first period to go up 1-0 and never trailed. Fargo is on the road for the next four games with a series…
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Sweeps Becoming the New Normal for NDSU at Home

Six of the Bison's 10 home matches have resulted in 3-0 wins
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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State volleyball has found a rhythm, especially at home. With one game left in a four-game homestand, the Bison have won every set, recording three sweeps in the process. NDSU is 9-1 at the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse in 2017, and six of those nine wins have come by a score of 3-0. Head coach Jennifer…
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MN Prep Football Roundup: Spuds Get Bounce-Back Win

Fergus Falls wins 3rd straight Midwest District Red Division
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — In the final week of the regular season for Minnesota high school football the Moorhead Spuds were looking for a bounce back victory after falling at home last Friday. The Spuds got just that against Alexandria 47-20. Moorhead running back Otis Weah rushed for 177 yards and had three touchdowns on the ground. He also had 81…
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ND Prep Football Roundup: Sheyenne Clinches 2nd-Seed in East

West Fargo finishes regular season undefeated.
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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Class AAA regular season came to a close on Wednesday night. The West Fargo Packers locked up the top seed a couple weeks ago. The Packers downed Fargo Davies 48-8 in their final game of the regular season to finish undefeated. At Sheyenne there was a battle for the second seed in the east. The Mustangs…
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NDSU Hoping to Slow Down Western Illinois’ Passing Game

The Bison allow the fewest passing yards in the country.
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FARGO, N.D. — At 6-0 on the season, North Dakota State football has plenty of strengths. The Bison allow the fewest passing yards in the country at 109 per game. No. 10 Western Illinois is in town on Saturday with the goal of putting up a lopsided figure in that category. The Leathernecks are third in the Missouri Valley Football…
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UND Athletic Director Brian Faison Retiring on Dec. 31

Faison oversaw 14 regular-season conference titles and a men's hockey national championship in his 10 years as A.D.
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — There are only two-and-a-half months left in the Brian Faison era of UND athletics. Tuesday morning, Faison announced his plan to retire as Athletic Director at the end of the year. Ten years ago when he took over as the A.D. the athletics department looked very different. 14 regular-season conference title banners now hang at UND that…
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UND Hockey: Mismash, Johnson Earn Individual Awards After St. Lawrence Sweep

Grant Mismash is the NCHC Rookie of the Week. Cam Johnson is the NCHC Goaltender of the week
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics) – University of North Dakota senior goaltender Cam Johnson and freshman forward Grant Mismash both received National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) honors on Monday afternoon when the conference announced its weekly individual awards. Johnson was named the NCHC Goaltender of the Week and Mismash was the NCHC Rookie of the Week after the Fighting Hawks skated to a…
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UND QB Studsrud Questionable for Sacramento State Game

Brad Heidlebaugh and Andrew Zimmerman shared time last week at quarterback.
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND football continues to struggle on the road this season. The Hawks fell at Montana for the team’s fourth consecutive road loss. But they were without a key piece of their offense. Senior Quarterback Keaton Studsrud did not play in the teams 41-17 loss. Sophomore Brad Heidlebaugh and Junior Andrew Zimmerman both saw snaps for North Dakota….
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Moorhead’s Riveland Nets HS Play of the Week

Riveland ripped a shot past the Fargo North goaltender to win the DJ Colter - Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead’s Clay Riveland is the winner of the DJ Colter-Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week. Riveland ripped a shot past the Fargo North goaltender. American Family Insurance Play of the Week brought to you by D.J. Colter and Ken Kraft. Follow them on Twitter @DJColterAgency. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Play of the Week, Top Sports…