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UND Volleyball Downs Weber State in Straight Sets

Tamara Merseli recorded her second straight double-double and the 11th of the season with 10 kills and a team-best 23 digs in the win
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GRAND FORKS, N.D.(UND ATHLETICS) —  Though it was very much in peril in a lackluster third set, the University of North Dakota’s home set-winning streak remained intact as the Fighting Hawks rallied for a 25-21, 25-21, 27-25 win over Weber State Saturday morning. UND now has won an incredible 38 consecutive sets at home in the midst of its program-record…
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College Football: UND Falls Short Against Sacramento State

Sacramento State outscores UND 24-7 in third quarter to down the Fighting Hawks.
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics) – A fourth-quarter rally by North Dakota fell just short as the Fighting Hawks dropped a 34-27 decision to Sacramento State Saturday at the Alerus Center. The teams were tied 10-10 at halftime, but the Hornets (4-3, 3-1 BSC) were able to outscore UND (2-6, 1-4 BSC) 24-7 in a decisive third quarter that saw Sacramento…
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Bison Defense Sacks McGuire Five Times in Win

NDSU held Western Illinois to 31 yards rushing.
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FARGO, N.D. — The herd’s defense was a big part of the team’s 24-12 win Saturday versus Western Illinois. NDSU racked up 5 sacks on the Leathernecks. The Bison also held the Western Illinois offense to just 31 yards on the ground, and kept the leatherneck offense to just 6 points. The strong defense is a big reason why the…
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College Football: Stick, NDSU Survive another Top-Ten Showdown

Easton Stick's three touchdowns propels Bison to victory over Western Illinois.
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FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – North Dakota State is the lone remaining unbeaten team in the Missouri Valley Football Conference after a 24-12 victory over 10th-ranked Western Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 21, before a crowd of 18,630 at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. The No. 2-ranked Bison (7-0, 4-0 MVFC) took over sole possession of first place in the…
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KVRR NFL Pick ‘Em: Meteorologist Rob Kupec Makes his Picks

Watch Rob Kupec MAKE HIS PICKS FOR THE KVRR NFL PICK 'EM CHALLENGE
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FARGO, N.D. — All season, KVRR is doing an NFL Pick ‘Em challenge. Each week, there will be a guest picker to compete against the KVRR Sports staff and everyone signed up to play. This week’s guest picker is KVRR’s Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec. Categories: Football Pick Em Guest, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Guest Picker, KVRR NFL Pick…
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HS Play of the Week Nominees: October 20

WATCH THE NOMINEES FOR THE D.J. COLTER-KEN KRAFT HIGH SCHOOL PLAY OF THE WEEK
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FARGO, N.D. — This week’s nominees for the D.J. Colter-Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week feature one play just in reach of a receiver and one just out of reach of a goaltender. In the North Dakota state soccer final, Davies forward Matthew Nemer scored a beautiful strike on net against Bismarck. DGF tight end Bryce Anderson made a…
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KVRR Roundtable: NDSU Welcomes in 10th-Ranked Leathernecks

Bison gear up for 2nd consecutive top-ten matchup.
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FARGO, N.D. — Second-ranked NDSU football continues to its toughest part of its schedule this Saturday. The herd host tenth-ranked Western Illinois at the FargoDome. The Bison defeated ranked opponent last week in Youngstown State. The KVRR Sports team analyzes what the herd need to do to come out with a victory this weekend over the Leathernecks. Categories: College, KVRR…
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Coach of the Week: West Fargo Football’s Jay Gibson

Gibson and the Packers went 9-0 during the regular season
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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Jay Gibson and the West Fargo Packers have been snake bitten in the AAA State Playoffs in North Dakota. The team got stuck in the semifinals each of the last two seasons despite holding the No. 1 seed. This year, Gibson says things are different. Watch the interview to see KVRR Sports Director Keith Albertson’s interview…
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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…